Water System Report SD

Scotland

EPA ID: SD4600290 · 785 people served · 1 ZIP code

Water monitoring history at Scotland shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 785 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

785
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$133K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$61,406
Median Household Income
1,291
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
84%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Scotland serves a community with a median household income of $61,406 and an estimated 1,291 residents across its service area. Approximately 84% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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?

Surface Water

Scotland'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Bon Homme 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

74 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
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 Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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

Scotland (EPA ID: SD4600290) is a community water system in South Dakota that serves approximately 785 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 57059 in Scotland.

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 Scotland (SD4600290) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scotland water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Scotland serve?

Scotland serves approximately 785 people across 1 ZIP code in South Dakota.

Where does Scotland 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:

4
Confirmed Lead
10
Galvanized — Replacement Required
29
Unknown Material
402
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: 785
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?
Scotland meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Scotland serve?
Scotland serves approximately 785 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Scotland's water source?
Scotland draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Scotland's service area?
The Scotland service area has a median household income of $61,406. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Scotland get its water?
Scotland'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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