Water System Report SD

Kingbrook I Rural Water System

EPA ID: SD4600431 · 6,455 people served · 29 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Kingbrook I Rural Water System (SD4600431): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Kingbrook I Rural Water System has come through without a single EPA violation - a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 6,455 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C · 67
Avg Safety Score
6,455
People Served
29
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$230K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Kingbrook I Rural Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$88,839
Median Household Income
76,337
Service Area Population
7%
Disadvantaged Population
43th
Poverty Percentile
35th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Kingbrook I Rural Water System serves a community with a median household income of $88,839 and an estimated 76,337 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% 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

Kingbrook I Rural Water System'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
45th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
2th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 76% 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 Lead Pipe Replacement Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,055
Lead Pipe Replacement $149
Water Filtration $41
Total Estimated Cost $2,446

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

Kingbrook I Rural Water System (EPA ID: SD4600431) is a community water system in South Dakota that serves approximately 6,455 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 29 ZIP codes across 29 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 29 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.002 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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 Kingbrook I Rural Water System (SD4600431) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kingbrook I Rural Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Kingbrook I Rural Water System in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Kingbrook I Rural Water System serve?

Kingbrook I Rural Water System serves approximately 6,455 people across 29 ZIP codes in South Dakota.

Where does Kingbrook I Rural Water System 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
58

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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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Kingbrook I Rural Water System safe to drink?
Kingbrook I Rural Water System 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?
Kingbrook I Rural Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Kingbrook I Rural Water System serve?
Kingbrook I Rural Water System serves approximately 6,455 people with drinking water across 29 ZIP codes.
What is Kingbrook I Rural Water System's water source?
Kingbrook I Rural Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Kingbrook I Rural Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Kingbrook I Rural Water System's service area?
The Kingbrook I Rural Water System service area has a median household income of $88,839. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Kingbrook I Rural Water System get its water?
Kingbrook I Rural Water System'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Kingbrook I Rural Water System Water Quality Report, SD. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/sd4600431/
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