Water System Report SD

Brown-day-marshall Rws

EPA ID: SD4600882 ยท 5,673 people served ยท 21 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Brown-day-marshall Rws (SD4600882): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five clean years on EPA record - Brown-day-marshall Rws, 5,673 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

5,673
People Served
21
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$153K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Brown-day-marshall Rws Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$67,143
Median Household Income
19,389
Service Area Population
41%
Disadvantaged Population
61th
Poverty Percentile
51th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Brown-day-marshall Rws serves a community with a median household income of $67,143 and an estimated 19,389 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 41% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Brown-day-marshall Rws'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
24th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

61 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
11 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 85% 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 Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $886
Water Filtration $57
Total Estimated Cost $2,143

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

Brown-day-marshall Rws (EPA ID: SD4600882) is a community water system in South Dakota that serves approximately 5,673 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 21 ZIP codes across 21 communities.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Brown-day-marshall Rws (SD4600882) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brown-day-marshall Rws water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Brown-day-marshall Rws 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 Brown-day-marshall Rws serve?

Brown-day-marshall Rws serves approximately 5,673 people across 21 ZIP codes in South Dakota.

Where does Brown-day-marshall Rws 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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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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

Should I use a water filter?
Brown-day-marshall Rws meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Brown-day-marshall Rws serve?
Brown-day-marshall Rws serves approximately 5,673 people with drinking water across 21 ZIP codes.
What is Brown-day-marshall Rws's water source?
Brown-day-marshall Rws draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Brown-day-marshall Rws'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 Brown-day-marshall Rws's service area?
The Brown-day-marshall Rws service area has a median household income of $67,143. EPA EJScreen data classifies 41% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Brown-day-marshall Rws get its water?
Brown-day-marshall Rws'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.

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