Water System Report SD

Emery

EPA ID: SD4600118 · 480 people served · 1 ZIP code

Emery earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 480 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

480
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$148K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Emery Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$71,875
Median Household Income
740
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
90%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Emery serves a community with a median household income of $71,875 and an estimated 740 residents across its service area. Approximately 90% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Emery's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Hanson County, South Dakota rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

126 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Lead
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

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D 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

System Overview

Emery (EPA ID: SD4600118) is a community water system in South Dakota that serves approximately 480 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 57332 in Emery.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Emery (SD4600118) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emery water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Emery has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Emery serve?

Emery serves approximately 480 people across 1 ZIP code in South Dakota.

Where does Emery get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
51
Unknown Material
195
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 480
Reported to South Dakota

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Emery meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Emery serve?
Emery serves approximately 480 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Emery's water source?
Emery draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Emery's service area?
The Emery service area has a median household income of $71,875. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Emery get its water?
Emery's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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