Wr/lj - Creighton Project
EPA ID: SD4602156 · 1,170 people served · 8 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Wr/lj - Creighton Project (SD4602156): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Over five tracked years, Wr/lj - Creighton Project has stayed completely violation-free for its 1,170 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Wr/lj - Creighton Project Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Wr/lj - Creighton Project serves a community with a median household income of $67,164 and an estimated 16,635 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 59% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Wr/lj - Creighton Project'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Wr/lj - Creighton Project (EPA ID: SD4602156) is a community water system in South Dakota that serves approximately 1,170 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 8 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (83/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 8 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.
Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.
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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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.
- 57543 - Kadoka
- 57552 - Midland
- 57567 - Philip
- 57719 - Box Elder
- 57761 - New Underwood
- 57775 - Quinn
- 57780 - Scenic
- 57790 - Wall
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Wr/lj - Creighton Project (SD4602156) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wr/lj - Creighton Project water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Wr/lj - Creighton Project 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 Wr/lj - Creighton Project serve?
Wr/lj - Creighton Project serves approximately 1,170 people across 8 ZIP codes in South Dakota.
Where does Wr/lj - Creighton Project get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Wr/lj - Creighton Project Water Quality Report, SD. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/sd4602156/
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