Butte-meade Swd-bean Well
EPA ID: SD4600223 · 1,481 people served · 6 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Butte-meade Swd-bean Well (SD4600223): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Within the EPA records available for it, Butte-meade Swd-bean Well shows no violations; the system serves about 1,481 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Butte-meade Swd-bean Well Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Butte-meade Swd-bean Well have a median household income of $66,118 and about 17,061 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 73% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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 classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
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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 | 2023-12-31 |
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
6 of 6 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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 available EPA compliance records 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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