Water System Report SD

Mountain Plains 2 Homeowners Assoc

EPA ID: SD4602169 · 268 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Mountain Plains 2 Homeowners Assoc kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 268 people served.

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

268
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2024) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

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
17,507
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 17,507 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.

💧 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.

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

About 1% of homes in Lawrence 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 90th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 68% of expected lifespan used End of life

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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 $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,300

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

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 provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

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?

Based on EPA records, Mountain Plains 2 Homeowners Assoc has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Mountain Plains 2 Homeowners Assoc serve?

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

Where does Mountain Plains 2 Homeowners Assoc 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
110
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: 268
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?
Mountain Plains 2 Homeowners Assoc meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Mountain Plains 2 Homeowners Assoc serve?
Mountain Plains 2 Homeowners Assoc serves approximately 268 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
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.
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.
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