Water System Report SD

Langford

EPA ID: SD4600189 · 283 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Langford sits well above the baseline — five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 283 people.

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

283
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$166K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$74,834
Median Household Income
912
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Langford serves a community with a median household income of $74,834 and an estimated 912 residents across its service area. Approximately 79% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Langford'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Marshall 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

63 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
12 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 84% 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
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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

LANGFORD (EPA ID: SD4600189) is a community water system in South Dakota that serves approximately 283 people from groundwater 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 Langford (SD4600189) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Langford water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Langford serve?

Langford serves approximately 283 people across 2 ZIP codes in South Dakota.

Where does Langford 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
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
164
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: 283
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?
Langford meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Langford serve?
Langford serves approximately 283 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Langford's water source?
Langford draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Langford's service area?
The Langford service area has a median household income of $74,834. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Langford get its water?
Langford'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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