Water System Report SD

Roscoe

EPA ID: SD4600282 · 269 people served · 1 ZIP code

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Roscoe has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 269 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

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

269
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$78K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$61,250
Median Household Income
514
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
78%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Roscoe serves a community with a median household income of $61,250 and an estimated 514 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% 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

Roscoe'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Edmunds 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

75 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

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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 $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Roscoe (EPA ID: SD4600282) is a community water system in South Dakota that serves approximately 269 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 57471 in Roscoe.

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 Roscoe (SD4600282) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roscoe water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Roscoe serve?

Roscoe serves approximately 269 people across 1 ZIP code in South Dakota.

Where does Roscoe 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
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
204
Unknown Material
0
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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: 269
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?
Roscoe meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Roscoe serve?
Roscoe serves approximately 269 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Roscoe's water source?
Roscoe draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Roscoe's service area?
The Roscoe service area has a median household income of $61,250. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Roscoe get its water?
Roscoe'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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