Current Health-Based Noncompliance SD 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Mountain Plains 2 Homeowners Assoc

EPA ID: SD4602169 ยท 268 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mountain Plains 2 Homeowners Assoc (SD4602169): 5 unresolved EPA violations on record. Where compliant utilities carry no open actions, Mountain Plains 2 Homeowners Assoc shows 5 active EPA violations in the federal database for a service population of approximately 268.

Data: EPA SDWIS

268
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
3
Contaminants Flagged
$332K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mountain Plains 2 Homeowners Assoc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$64,970
Median Household Income
16,929
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
46%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mountain Plains 2 Homeowners Assoc serves a community with a median household income of $64,970 and an estimated 16,929 residents across its service area. Approximately 46% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Mountain Plains 2 Homeowners Assoc'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
90th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Mountain Plains 2 Homeowners Assoc compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 0700 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,900 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Mountain Plains 2 Homeowners Assoc (EPA ID: SD4602169) is a community water system in South Dakota that serves approximately 268 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 57783 in Spearfish.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 5 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
December 13, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 31, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 1 Yes

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.001 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.

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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 Mountain Plains 2 Homeowners Assoc (SD4602169) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mountain Plains 2 Homeowners Assoc water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Mountain Plains 2 Homeowners Assoc. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Mountain Plains 2 Homeowners Assoc serve?

Mountain Plains 2 Homeowners Assoc serves approximately 268 people across 1 ZIP code in South Dakota.

Where does Mountain Plains 2 Homeowners Assoc get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Mountain Plains 2 Homeowners Assoc's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Contaminant 0700. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Mountain Plains 2 Homeowners Assoc serve?
Mountain Plains 2 Homeowners Assoc serves approximately 268 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Mountain Plains 2 Homeowners Assoc's water source?
Mountain Plains 2 Homeowners Assoc draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mountain Plains 2 Homeowners Assoc's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Mountain Plains 2 Homeowners Assoc's service area?
The Mountain Plains 2 Homeowners Assoc service area has a median household income of $64,970. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Mountain Plains 2 Homeowners Assoc get its water?
Mountain Plains 2 Homeowners Assoc'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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mountain Plains 2 Homeowners Assoc (SD): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/sd4602169/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

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