Water System Report SD

Martin

EPA ID: SD4600202 · 1,500 people served · 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Martin (SD4600202): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Martin earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring - no violations in five years across a service area of 1,500 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,500
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$138K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$52,500
Median Household Income
2,026
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
90th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
82%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Martin serves a community with a median household income of $52,500 and an estimated 2,026 residents across its service area. Approximately 82% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Martin'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

Infrastructure Risk

59 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 91% 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
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $400

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

Martin (EPA ID: SD4600202) is a community water system in South Dakota that serves approximately 1,500 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 57551 in Martin.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.002 mg/L No N/A

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

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 the full compliance record for Martin (SD4600202) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Martin water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Martin in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Martin serve?

Martin serves approximately 1,500 people across 1 ZIP code in South Dakota.

Where does Martin get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Martin meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Martin serve?
Martin serves approximately 1,500 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Martin's water source?
Martin draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Martin's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Martin's service area?
The Martin service area has a median household income of $52,500. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Martin get its water?
Martin'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.

How to cite this page

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