Mellette
EPA ID: SD4600204 · 199 people served · 1 ZIP code
EPA data: Mellette — zero violations, five years, 199 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Mellette Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Mellette serves a community with a median household income of $69,130 and an estimated 3,094 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Mellette'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.
About 1% of homes in Spink County, South Dakota rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Mellette (EPA ID: SD4600204) is a community water system in South Dakota that serves approximately 199 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 57469 in Redfield.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 57469 — Redfield
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mellette (SD4600204) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mellette water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Mellette has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Mellette serve?
Mellette serves approximately 199 people across 1 ZIP code in South Dakota.
Where does Mellette 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:
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.
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.