Spearfish Meadows
EPA ID: SD4600875 · 87 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Spearfish Meadows (SD4600875): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA monitoring data for Spearfish Meadows shows an unblemished five-year compliance history - no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 87 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Spearfish Meadows Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Spearfish Meadows serves a community with a median household income of $84,441 and an estimated 2,042 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Spearfish Meadows'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in South Dakota
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
Spearfish Meadows (EPA ID: SD4600875) is a community water system in South Dakota that serves approximately 87 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 57793 in Whitewood.
Violation History
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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 57793 - Whitewood
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Spearfish Meadows (SD4600875) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spearfish Meadows water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Spearfish Meadows 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 Spearfish Meadows serve?
Spearfish Meadows serves approximately 87 people across 1 ZIP code in South Dakota.
Where does Spearfish Meadows get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Spearfish Meadows Water Quality Report, SD. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/sd4600875/
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