Water System Report SD

Miller

EPA ID: SD4600211 · 1,349 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Miller 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 1,349 people.

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

1,349
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$131K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$50,804
Median Household Income
2,245
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
83%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Miller serves a community with a median household income of $50,804 and an estimated 2,245 residents across its service area. Approximately 83% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Miller'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Hand 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

92 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
3 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 97% of expected lifespan used End of life

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1,362 people
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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

Miller (EPA ID: SD4600211) is a community water system in South Dakota that serves approximately 1,349 people from surface water 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

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 Miller (SD4600211) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Miller water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Miller serve?

Miller serves approximately 1,349 people across 2 ZIP codes in South Dakota.

Where does Miller 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:

24
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
5
Unknown Material
852
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: 1,349
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?
Miller meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Miller serve?
Miller serves approximately 1,349 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Miller's water source?
Miller draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Miller's service area?
The Miller service area has a median household income of $50,804. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Miller get its water?
Miller'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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