Water System Report SD

Wr/lj - North Stanley County

EPA ID: SD4602224 · 2,492 people served · 1 ZIP code

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Wr/lj - North Stanley County has supplied tap water to 2,492 residents with no violations of any type on record.

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

2,492
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$124K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Wr/lj - North Stanley County Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$68,295
Median Household Income
795
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Wr/lj - North Stanley County serves a community with a median household income of $68,295 and an estimated 795 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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?

Surface Water

Wr/lj - North Stanley County's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Jones 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

65 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% 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
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $400

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 - North Stanley County (EPA ID: SD4602224) is a community water system in South Dakota that serves approximately 2,492 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 57559 in Murdo.

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 Wr/lj - North Stanley County (SD4602224) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wr/lj - North Stanley County water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Wr/lj - North Stanley County has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Wr/lj - North Stanley County serve?

Wr/lj - North Stanley County serves approximately 2,492 people across 1 ZIP code in South Dakota.

Where does Wr/lj - North Stanley County get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
307
Unknown Material
132
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 2004-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,492
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?
Wr/lj - North Stanley County meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Wr/lj - North Stanley County serve?
Wr/lj - North Stanley County serves approximately 2,492 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Wr/lj - North Stanley County's water source?
Wr/lj - North Stanley County draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Wr/lj - North Stanley County's service area?
The Wr/lj - North Stanley County service area has a median household income of $68,295. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Wr/lj - North Stanley County get its water?
Wr/lj - North Stanley County's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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