Aurora-brule Rural Water System
EPA ID: SD4600621 · 2,750 people served · 9 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Aurora-brule Rural Water System (SD4600621): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Aurora-brule Rural Water System is listed without violations in federal records, across a service area of 2,750 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Aurora-brule Rural Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Aurora-brule Rural Water System have a median household income of $76,292 and about 11,849 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 35% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
Aurora-brule Rural Water System'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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Aurora-brule Rural Water System (EPA ID: SD4600621) is a community water system in South Dakota that serves approximately 2,750 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 9 ZIP codes across 9 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.004 mg/L | No | 2024-12-31 |
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
9 of 9 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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.
- 57325 - Chamberlain
- 57341 - Gann Valley
- 57355 - Kimball
- 57368 - Plankinton
- 57369 - Platte
- 57370 - Pukwana
- 57375 - Stickney
- 57382 - Wessington Springs
- 57383 - White Lake
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Aurora-brule Rural Water System (SD4600621) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aurora-brule Rural Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Aurora-brule 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 Aurora-brule Rural Water System serve?
Aurora-brule Rural Water System serves approximately 2,750 people across 9 ZIP codes in South Dakota.
Where does Aurora-brule Rural Water System get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Aurora-brule Rural Water System Water Quality Report, SD. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/sd4600621/
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