By Water District
EPA ID: SD4600865 · 13,320 people served · 27 ZIP codes
Based on the latest federal compliance data, By Water District has 4 violations that the EPA has not yet closed — those outstanding findings are part of the enforcement record for a utility that delivers water to approximately 13,320 people throughout its service territory.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2021) to 2 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for By Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The By Water District serves a community with a median household income of $74,594 and an estimated 46,654 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.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
By Water District'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.
About 2% of homes in Turner 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
Detected Contaminants
How By Water District compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 3 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Fecal Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
By Water District (EPA ID: SD4600865) is a community water system in South Dakota that serves approximately 13,320 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 27 ZIP codes across 27 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (61/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 7, 2025 | Chlorine residual | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| March 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| November 22, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| February 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Health-based | Resolved |
| November 29, 2023 | Chlorine residual | Health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 7 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 3 | No |
| Chlorine residual | Disinfectant | 2 | Yes |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 1 | Yes |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 1 | Yes |
Health Risk Details
Chlorine (Residual Disinfectant) (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level))
Irritation & DBP formation at high levels; protective at normal treatment levels At-risk groups: people with asthma or chemical sensitivities, kidney dialysis patients (water must be dechlorinated).
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), KDF media filter, carbon block filter. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57014 | 0.008 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 57045 | 0.006 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 57072 | 0.006 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 57315 | 0.006 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 57328 | 0.005 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 57313 | 0.004 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 57366 | 0.003 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 57066 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 57070 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 57376 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 57029 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 57031 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 57036 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 57037 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 57040 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 57046 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 57059 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 57062 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 57063 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 57319 | 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
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.
- 57014 — Centerville
- 57021 — Davis
- 57029 — Freeman
- 57031 — Gayville
- 57036 — Hurley
- 57037 — Irene
- 57040 — Lesterville
- 57045 — Menno
- 57046 — Mission Hill
- 57052 — Olivet
- 57059 — Scotland
- 57062 — Springfield
- 57063 — Tabor
- 57066 — Tyndall
- 57067 — Utica
- 57070 — Viborg
- 57072 — Volin
- 57078 — Yankton
- 57313 — Armour
- 57315 — Avon
- 57319 — Bridgewater
- 57328 — Corsica
- 57330 — Delmont
- 57331 — Dimock
- 57344 — Harrison
- 57366 — Parkston
- 57376 — Tripp
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for By Water District (SD4600865) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is By Water District water safe to drink?
By Water District has recorded 2 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does By Water District serve?
By Water District serves approximately 13,320 people across 27 ZIP codes in South Dakota.
Where does By Water District get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
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.
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 →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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.
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
What You Can Do
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By Water District (EPA ID: SD4600865) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.