Water System Report SD

Boulder Colony

EPA ID: SD4600339 · 26 people served · 1 ZIP code

Water monitoring history at Boulder Colony shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 26 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

26
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$57K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2023) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Demographics

$66,786
Median Household Income
383
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
88%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Boulder Colony serves a community with a median household income of $66,786 and an estimated 383 residents across its service area. Approximately 88% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Boulder Colony'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
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

83 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

Comparable Water Systems

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19 people
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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

Boulder Colony (EPA ID: SD4600339) is a community water system in South Dakota that serves approximately 26 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 57448 in Hosmer.

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 Boulder Colony (SD4600339) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boulder Colony water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Boulder Colony serve?

Boulder Colony serves approximately 26 people across 1 ZIP code in South Dakota.

Where does Boulder Colony get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Boulder Colony meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Boulder Colony serve?
Boulder Colony serves approximately 26 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Boulder Colony's water source?
Boulder Colony draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Boulder Colony's service area?
The Boulder Colony service area has a median household income of $66,786. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Boulder Colony get its water?
Boulder Colony'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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