Water System Report SD

Faulkton

EPA ID: SD4600125 · 693 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Faulkton recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 693 people.

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

693
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$67,986
Median Household Income
1,332
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
55th
Poverty Percentile
65th
Energy Burden Percentile
88%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Faulkton serves a community with a median household income of $67,986 and an estimated 1,332 residents across its service area. Approximately 88% 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

Faulkton'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
5th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Faulk 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

94 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
2 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 98% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Faulkton (EPA ID: SD4600125) is a community water system in South Dakota that serves approximately 693 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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 Faulkton (SD4600125) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faulkton water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Faulkton serve?

Faulkton serves approximately 693 people across 2 ZIP codes in South Dakota.

Where does Faulkton 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:

1
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
1
Unknown Material
456
Confirmed Non-Lead

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: 693
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?
Faulkton meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Faulkton serve?
Faulkton serves approximately 693 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Faulkton's water source?
Faulkton draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Faulkton's service area?
The Faulkton service area has a median household income of $67,986. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Faulkton get its water?
Faulkton'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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