Historical Compliance Records SD 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Flandreau

EPA ID: SD4600127 ยท 2,372 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Flandreau (SD4600127): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Flandreau has 2 EPA violations on record, all marked resolved in the federal data; the utility serves 2,372 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,372
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
2
Contaminants Flagged
$175K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$83,368
Median Household Income
3,643
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Flandreau have a median household income of $83,368 and about 3,643 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 79% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Flandreau's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

61 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
5 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 92% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Flandreau (EPA ID: SD4600127) is a community water system in South Dakota that serves approximately 2,372 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 1, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 27, 2022 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule Treatment Technique 1 Yes

Health Risk Details

Chlorine (Residual Disinfectant) (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (MRDL โ€” Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level))

Irritation & DBP formation at high levels At-risk groups: kidney dialysis patients (dialysis water must be dechlorinated).

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), KDF media filter, carbon block filter. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.001 mg/L No 2024-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by SD or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Flandreau (SD4600127) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flandreau water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Flandreau; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Flandreau serve?

Flandreau serves approximately 2,372 people across 2 ZIP codes in South Dakota.

Where does Flandreau get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 2 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Flandreau serve? ▼
Flandreau serves approximately 2,372 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Flandreau's water source? ▼
Flandreau draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Flandreau's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.001 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Flandreau? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Flandreau have a median household income of $83,368 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Flandreau get its water? ▼
Flandreau's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Flandreau (SD): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/sd4600127/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Flandreau (EPA ID: SD4600127) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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