Water System Report SD

Plankinton

EPA ID: SD4600245 · 782 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Plankinton — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 782 residents.

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

782
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$143K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$76,645
Median Household Income
1,090
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Plankinton serves a community with a median household income of $76,645 and an estimated 1,090 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% 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

Plankinton'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 1% of homes in Aurora 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

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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

Plankinton (EPA ID: SD4600245) is a community water system in South Dakota that serves approximately 782 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 57368 in Plankinton.

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 Plankinton (SD4600245) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plankinton water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Plankinton serve?

Plankinton serves approximately 782 people across 1 ZIP code in South Dakota.

Where does Plankinton 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
4
Galvanized — Replacement Required
406
Unknown Material
0
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 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 782
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?
Plankinton meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Plankinton serve?
Plankinton serves approximately 782 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Plankinton's water source?
Plankinton draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Plankinton's service area?
The Plankinton service area has a median household income of $76,645. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Plankinton get its water?
Plankinton'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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