Water System Report SD

Clay Rws/south Union

EPA ID: SD4602185 · 1,447 people served · 4 ZIP codes

EPA data: Clay Rws/south Union — zero violations, five years, 1,447 served.

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

1,447
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$253K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Clay Rws/south Union Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$87,681
Median Household Income
13,208
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
35th
Poverty Percentile
55th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Clay Rws/south Union serves a community with a median household income of $87,681 and an estimated 13,208 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% 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

Clay Rws/south Union'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
55th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
18th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Union County, South Dakota rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

63 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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B 8 violations
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1,490 people
0 violations
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1,500 people
C 3 violations
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1,380 people
D 0 violations
Crooks
1,362 people
0 violations

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 $1,050
Water Filtration $75
Total Estimated Cost $2,325

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

Clay Rws/south Union (EPA ID: SD4602185) is a community water system in South Dakota that serves approximately 1,447 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

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: 3 ZIP codes 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 Clay Rws/south Union (SD4602185) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay Rws/south Union water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Clay Rws/south Union has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Clay Rws/south Union serve?

Clay Rws/south Union serves approximately 1,447 people across 4 ZIP codes in South Dakota.

Where does Clay Rws/south Union 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
563
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: 1,447
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?
Clay Rws/south Union meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Clay Rws/south Union serve?
Clay Rws/south Union serves approximately 1,447 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Clay Rws/south Union's water source?
Clay Rws/south Union draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Clay Rws/south Union's service area?
The Clay Rws/south Union service area has a median household income of $87,681. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Clay Rws/south Union get its water?
Clay Rws/south Union'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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