Water System Report SD

Dry Creek Estates

EPA ID: SD4602241 · 233 people served · 1 ZIP code

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Dry Creek Estates recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 233 people.

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

233
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$271K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Dry Creek Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$81,858
Median Household Income
7,329
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
39%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Dry Creek Estates serves a community with a median household income of $81,858 and an estimated 7,329 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Dry Creek Estates'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Meade County, South Dakota rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

28 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
42 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 40% 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 $1,800
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,500

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

Dry Creek Estates (EPA ID: SD4602241) is a community water system in South Dakota that serves approximately 233 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 57718 in Black Hawk.

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 Dry Creek Estates (SD4602241) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dry Creek Estates water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Dry Creek Estates has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Dry Creek Estates serve?

Dry Creek Estates serves approximately 233 people across 1 ZIP code in South Dakota.

Where does Dry Creek Estates 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
94
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: 233
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?
Dry Creek Estates meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Dry Creek Estates serve?
Dry Creek Estates serves approximately 233 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Dry Creek Estates's water source?
Dry Creek Estates draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Dry Creek Estates's service area?
The Dry Creek Estates service area has a median household income of $81,858. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Dry Creek Estates get its water?
Dry Creek Estates'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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