Water System Report SD

Milbank

EPA ID: SD4600207 ยท 3,544 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Milbank (SD4600207): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Milbank recorded zero violations - solid performance for a utility serving 3,544 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,544
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$199K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$78,271
Median Household Income
6,752
Service Area Population
19%
Disadvantaged Population
57th
Poverty Percentile
73th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Milbank serves a community with a median household income of $78,271 and an estimated 6,752 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% 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

Milbank'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
43th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 80% 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 Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Milbank (EPA ID: SD4600207) is a community water system in South Dakota that serves approximately 3,544 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

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

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

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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 Milbank (SD4600207) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milbank water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Milbank 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 Milbank serve?

Milbank serves approximately 3,544 people across 4 ZIP codes in South Dakota.

Where does Milbank get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Milbank meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Milbank serve?
Milbank serves approximately 3,544 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Milbank's water source?
Milbank draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Milbank'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 Milbank's service area?
The Milbank service area has a median household income of $78,271. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Milbank get its water?
Milbank'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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