Water System Report SD

Webster

EPA ID: SD4600360 · 1,696 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Webster — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 1,696 residents.

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

C · 65
Avg Safety Score
1,696
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$162K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$69,844
Median Household Income
2,611
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
85%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Webster serves a community with a median household income of $69,844 and an estimated 2,611 residents across its service area. Approximately 85% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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

Webster'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Day 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

61 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
4 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 94% 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 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

Webster (EPA ID: SD4600360) is a community water system in South Dakota that serves approximately 1,696 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 57274 in Webster.

Average Home Safety Score: C (65/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
57274 0.003 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by SD or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Webster (SD4600360) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Webster water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Webster serve?

Webster serves approximately 1,696 people across 1 ZIP code in South Dakota.

Where does Webster 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:

1
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
140
Unknown Material
969
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: 1,728
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

Is water from Webster safe to drink?
Webster has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Webster meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Webster serve?
Webster serves approximately 1,696 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Webster's water source?
Webster draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Webster's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.003 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Webster's service area?
The Webster service area has a median household income of $69,844. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Webster get its water?
Webster'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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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