Water System Report SD

Warner

EPA ID: SD4600418 · 485 people served · 1 ZIP code

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Warner has supplied tap water to 485 residents with no violations of any type on record.

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

485
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$230K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$96,964
Median Household Income
659
Service Area Population
13%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Warner serves a community with a median household income of $96,964 and an estimated 659 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% 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

Warner'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
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Brown 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 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

28 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
42 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 40% 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

Warner (EPA ID: SD4600418) is a community water system in South Dakota that serves approximately 485 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 57479 in Warner.

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 Warner (SD4600418) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Warner water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Warner serve?

Warner serves approximately 485 people across 1 ZIP code in South Dakota.

Where does Warner 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
188
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: 485
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?
Warner meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Warner serve?
Warner serves approximately 485 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Warner's water source?
Warner draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Warner's service area?
The Warner service area has a median household income of $96,964. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Warner get its water?
Warner'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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