Water System Report SD

Pleasant Valley Colony

EPA ID: SD4602086 · 107 people served · 1 ZIP code

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Pleasant Valley Colony has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 107 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

107
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$175K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pleasant Valley Colony Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$66,735
Median Household Income
3,112
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pleasant Valley Colony serves a community with a median household income of $66,735 and an estimated 3,112 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Pleasant Valley Colony'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Moody County, South Dakota rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

62 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
3 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 95% 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 $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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

Pleasant Valley Colony (EPA ID: SD4602086) is a community water system in South Dakota that serves approximately 107 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 57028 in Flandreau.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Pleasant Valley Colony (SD4602086) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pleasant Valley Colony water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Pleasant Valley Colony has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Pleasant Valley Colony serve?

Pleasant Valley Colony serves approximately 107 people across 1 ZIP code in South Dakota.

Where does Pleasant Valley Colony get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
12
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 107
Reported to South Dakota

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

Should I use a water filter?
Pleasant Valley Colony meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Pleasant Valley Colony serve?
Pleasant Valley Colony serves approximately 107 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Pleasant Valley Colony's water source?
Pleasant Valley Colony draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Pleasant Valley Colony's service area?
The Pleasant Valley Colony service area has a median household income of $66,735. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Pleasant Valley Colony get its water?
Pleasant Valley Colony'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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