Water System Report SD

Wall

EPA ID: SD4600417 · 699 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Wall carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 699 residents.

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

D · 53
Avg Safety Score
699
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$183K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$84,209
Median Household Income
1,756
Service Area Population
57%
Disadvantaged Population
63th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Wall serves a community with a median household income of $84,209 and an estimated 1,756 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 57% 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

Wall'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
27th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Jackson 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

57 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
13 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 81% 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
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $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

WALL (EPA ID: SD4600417) is a community water system in South Dakota that serves approximately 699 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (53/100)

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

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

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

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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 Wall (SD4600417) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wall water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Wall serve?

Wall serves approximately 699 people across 3 ZIP codes in South Dakota.

Where does Wall get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
236

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
405
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: 699
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 Wall safe to drink?
Wall has a D safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Wall meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Wall serve?
Wall serves approximately 699 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Wall's water source?
Wall draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Wall's service area?
The Wall service area has a median household income of $84,209. EPA EJScreen data classifies 57% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Wall get its water?
Wall'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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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