Water System Report SD

Summit

EPA ID: SD4600326 · 288 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Zero EPA violations over five years — Summit has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 288.

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

288
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$138K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 82% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2021) to 1 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$71,285
Median Household Income
852
Service Area Population
38%
Disadvantaged Population
65th
Poverty Percentile
75th
Energy Burden Percentile
80%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Summit serves a community with a median household income of $71,285 and an estimated 852 residents across its service area. Approximately 80% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 38% 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?

Groundwater

Summit's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
35th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 6% of homes in Grant 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

73 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
2 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 97% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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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

SUMMIT (EPA ID: SD4600326) is a community water system in South Dakota that serves approximately 288 people from groundwater 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 Summit (SD4600326) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Summit water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Summit serve?

Summit serves approximately 288 people across 2 ZIP codes in South Dakota.

Where does Summit get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
104
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: 288
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?
Summit meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Summit serve?
Summit serves approximately 288 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Summit's water source?
Summit draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Summit's service area?
The Summit service area has a median household income of $71,285. EPA EJScreen data classifies 38% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Summit get its water?
Summit's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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.
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