Water System Report SD

Ipswich

EPA ID: SD4600397 · 928 people served · 1 ZIP code

Ipswich carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 928 residents.

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

928
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$221K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$85,795
Median Household Income
2,568
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ipswich serves a community with a median household income of $85,795 and an estimated 2,568 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Ipswich'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
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

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 73% 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 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

Ipswich (EPA ID: SD4600397) is a community water system in South Dakota that serves approximately 928 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 57451 in Ipswich.

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 Ipswich (SD4600397) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ipswich water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Ipswich serve?

Ipswich serves approximately 928 people across 1 ZIP code in South Dakota.

Where does Ipswich 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:

7
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
3
Unknown Material
467
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 928
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?
Ipswich meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Ipswich serve?
Ipswich serves approximately 928 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Ipswich's water source?
Ipswich draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Ipswich's service area?
The Ipswich service area has a median household income of $85,795. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Ipswich get its water?
Ipswich'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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