Hanson Rural Water System
EPA ID: SD4600878 · 2,685 people served · 11 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Hanson Rural Water System (SD4600878): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Nothing in the federal violation file is listed against Hanson Rural Water System, a system that provides water to roughly 2,685 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Hanson Rural Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Hanson Rural Water System have a median household income of $73,889 and about 27,891 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). 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?
Hanson 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
Hanson Rural Water System (EPA ID: SD4600878) is a community water system in South Dakota that serves approximately 2,685 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 11 ZIP codes across 11 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2025-12-31 |
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
11 of 11 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.
- 57012 - Canistota
- 57058 - Salem
- 57301 - Mitchell
- 57311 - Alexandria
- 57319 - Bridgewater
- 57321 - Canova
- 57332 - Emery
- 57334 - Ethan
- 57340 - Fulton
- 57363 - Mount Vernon
- 57374 - Spencer
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Hanson Rural Water System (SD4600878) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hanson Rural Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Hanson 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 Hanson Rural Water System serve?
Hanson Rural Water System serves approximately 2,685 people across 11 ZIP codes in South Dakota.
Where does Hanson Rural Water System get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Hanson Rural Water System Water Quality Report, SD. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/sd4600878/
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