Water System Report SD

Viborg

EPA ID: SD4600343 · 814 people served · 1 ZIP code

Unlike many utilities its size, Viborg carries a violation-free five-year record — no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 814 people.

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

814
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$202K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$59,444
Median Household Income
1,453
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
81%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Viborg serves a community with a median household income of $59,444 and an estimated 1,453 residents across its service area. Approximately 81% 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

Viborg'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
80th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Turner County, South Dakota rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

62 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
3 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 95% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $3,300

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

Viborg (EPA ID: SD4600343) is a community water system in South Dakota that serves approximately 814 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 57070 in Viborg.

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 Viborg (SD4600343) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Viborg water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Viborg serve?

Viborg serves approximately 814 people across 1 ZIP code in South Dakota.

Where does Viborg 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
0
Unknown Material
393
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: 814
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?
Viborg meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Viborg serve?
Viborg serves approximately 814 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Viborg's water source?
Viborg draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Viborg's service area?
The Viborg service area has a median household income of $59,444. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Viborg get its water?
Viborg'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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