Water System Report SD

Whitewood Forest Acres

EPA ID: SD4602354 · 160 people served · 1 ZIP code

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Whitewood Forest Acres recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 160 people.

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

160
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$293K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Whitewood Forest Acres Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$84,441
Median Household Income
2,042
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Whitewood Forest Acres serves a community with a median household income of $84,441 and an estimated 2,042 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% 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

Whitewood Forest Acres'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

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% 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
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Whitewood Forest Acres (EPA ID: SD4602354) is a community water system in South Dakota that serves approximately 160 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 57793 in Whitewood.

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 Whitewood Forest Acres (SD4602354) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Whitewood Forest Acres water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Whitewood Forest Acres has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Whitewood Forest Acres serve?

Whitewood Forest Acres serves approximately 160 people across 1 ZIP code in South Dakota.

Where does Whitewood Forest Acres 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
62
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: 160
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?
Whitewood Forest Acres meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Whitewood Forest Acres serve?
Whitewood Forest Acres serves approximately 160 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Whitewood Forest Acres's water source?
Whitewood Forest Acres draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Whitewood Forest Acres's service area?
The Whitewood Forest Acres service area has a median household income of $84,441. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Whitewood Forest Acres get its water?
Whitewood Forest Acres'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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