Water System Report SD

Northville

EPA ID: SD4600227 · 143 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Northville stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 143 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

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

143
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$198K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$140,209
Median Household Income
759
Service Area Population
7%
Disadvantaged Population
45th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Northville serves a community with a median household income of $140,209 and an estimated 759 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% 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

Northville'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
65th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Brown 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 65th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

58 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
10 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 85% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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148 people
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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

NORTHVILLE (EPA ID: SD4600227) is a community water system in South Dakota that serves approximately 143 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Northville (SD4600227) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Northville water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Northville serve?

Northville serves approximately 143 people across 2 ZIP codes in South Dakota.

Where does Northville 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:

1
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
1
Unknown Material
64
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: 143
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?
Northville meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Northville serve?
Northville serves approximately 143 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Northville's water source?
Northville draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Northville's service area?
The Northville service area has a median household income of $140,209. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Northville get its water?
Northville'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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