Water System Report SD

Hermosa-old System

EPA ID: SD4600154 · 420 people served · 1 ZIP code

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Hermosa-old System — the supplier serving 420 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

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

420
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$351K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hermosa-old System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$110,673
Median Household Income
2,211
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
32%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hermosa-old System serves a community with a median household income of $110,673 and an estimated 2,211 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Hermosa-old System's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Custer 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

17 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
48 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 26% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,500

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

Hermosa-old System (EPA ID: SD4600154) is a community water system in South Dakota that serves approximately 420 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 57744 in Hermosa.

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 Hermosa-old System (SD4600154) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hermosa-old System water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Hermosa-old System serve?

Hermosa-old System serves approximately 420 people across 1 ZIP code in South Dakota.

Where does Hermosa-old System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

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

0
Confirmed Lead
1
Galvanized — Replacement Required
99
Unknown Material
200
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: 420
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?
Hermosa-old System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Hermosa-old System serve?
Hermosa-old System serves approximately 420 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Hermosa-old System's water source?
Hermosa-old System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Hermosa-old System's service area?
The Hermosa-old System service area has a median household income of $110,673. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Hermosa-old System get its water?
Hermosa-old System's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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.
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