Butte-meade Swd-bean Well
EPA ID: SD4600223 · 1,481 people served · 6 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Butte-meade Swd-bean Well (SD4600223): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Butte-meade Swd-bean Well has supplied tap water to 1,481 residents with no violations of any type on record.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Butte-meade Swd-bean Well Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Butte-meade Swd-bean Well serves a community with a median household income of $66,118 and an estimated 17,061 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 73% 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?
Butte-meade Swd-bean Well'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 75th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in South Dakota
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Butte-meade Swd-bean Well (EPA ID: SD4600223) is a community water system in South Dakota that serves approximately 1,481 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 57717 - Belle Fourche
- 57760 - Newell
- 57762 - Nisland
- 57769 - Piedmont
- 57788 - Vale
- 57793 - Whitewood
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Butte-meade Swd-bean Well (SD4600223) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butte-meade Swd-bean Well water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Butte-meade Swd-bean Well 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 Butte-meade Swd-bean Well serve?
Butte-meade Swd-bean Well serves approximately 1,481 people across 6 ZIP codes in South Dakota.
Where does Butte-meade Swd-bean Well get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Butte-meade Swd-bean Well Water Quality Report, SD. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/sd4600223/
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