Water System Report SD

Canyon Springs Water and Sewer Distr

EPA ID: SD4602311 ยท 163 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Canyon Springs Water and Sewer Distr (SD4602311): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Across the monitored periods in available EPA data, Canyon Springs Water and Sewer Distr has no violations listed for its service population of 163.

Data: EPA SDWIS

163
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.004 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$341K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Canyon Springs Water and Sewer Distr Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$85,700
Median Household Income
35,771
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
35%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Canyon Springs Water and Sewer Distr have a median household income of $85,700 and about 35,771 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 35% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Canyon Springs Water and Sewer Distr's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

55 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 1 detection recorded.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in South Dakota

Spring Creek Acres
172 people
0 violations
University Estates
150 people
2 violations
0 violations
Jobee Acres
108 people
10 violations
Valley View Estates
230 people
1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $500 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Canyon Springs Water and Sewer Distr (EPA ID: SD4602311) is a community water system in South Dakota that serves approximately 163 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 57702 in Rapid City.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.004 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 available EPA compliance records for Canyon Springs Water and Sewer Distr (SD4602311) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Canyon Springs Water and Sewer Distr water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Canyon Springs Water and Sewer Distr in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Canyon Springs Water and Sewer Distr serve?

Canyon Springs Water and Sewer Distr serves approximately 163 people across 1 ZIP code in South Dakota.

Where does Canyon Springs Water and Sewer Distr get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Canyon Springs Water and Sewer Distr; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Canyon Springs Water and Sewer Distr serve? ▼
Canyon Springs Water and Sewer Distr serves approximately 163 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Canyon Springs Water and Sewer Distr's water source? ▼
Canyon Springs Water and Sewer Distr draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Canyon Springs Water and Sewer Distr's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.004 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Canyon Springs Water and Sewer Distr? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Canyon Springs Water and Sewer Distr have a median household income of $85,700 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 35% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Canyon Springs Water and Sewer Distr get its water? ▼
Canyon Springs Water and Sewer Distr's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Canyon Springs Water and Sewer Distr Water Report, SD. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/sd4602311/
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