ZIP Code 57003 Water Quality & Testing Report
Baltic, SD · Minnehaha County County · Updated for 2026
Compiled & verified by Sahajul Haque from official EPA SDWIS recordsIs Tap Water Safe to Drink in ZIP 57003 (Baltic, SD)?
Caution / Filtration Recommended: Tap water in ZIP code 57003 (Baltic, SD) has compliance concerns, earning an EPA Safety Grade of C (68/100) due to 0 health violation(s) and 1.0 ppb lead. While treated by Minnehaha Community Water Corporation, residents are advised to use an NSF/ANSI 53 certified water filter for drinking and cooking.
Water Safety Grade
Fair — Some compliance concerns
Health Violations
0
Total Violations
1
Lead Risk
Moderate
Contaminants
0
About Tap Water in ZIP Code 57003
Tap water in ZIP code 57003 (Baltic, SD) is distributed by Minnehaha Community Water Corporation (EPA ID: SD4600432), serving approximately 13,435 residents. Based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Act compliance records, this system receives a water safety grade of C with a composite quality score of 68/100.
Water System
Minnehaha Community Water Corporation
EPA ID: SD4600432
Water Source
Ground Water
Population Served
13,435 residents
County
Minnehaha County County, South Dakota
Lead Levels in ZIP 57003
EPA action level: 15 ppb | Public health goal: 0 ppb
Lead Level: 1.0 ppb — Very Low
Lead exposure risk in 57003 is rated Moderate. EPA models estimate a 27% exposure probability based on housing and infrastructure age.
EPA model estimate based on housing age and infrastructure
Water Hardness & Mineral Content
Grains per gallon (GPG) & Parts per million (PPM / mg/L)
Water in ZIP 57003 is Very Hard (236 mg/L / 13.8 GPG). High concentrations of dissolved limestone minerals cause severe mineral buildup, stiff laundry, dry skin, and premature water heater wear.
Grains per gallon
Parts per million CaCO3
Official EPA SDWIS Database Entry
Utility: Minnehaha Community Water Corporation · PWSID: SD4600432
Violation History
Past 5 years — EPA SDWIS data
Minnehaha Community Water Corporation has recorded 1 violation, but none are health-based (e.g., administrative or monitoring infractions). 1 violation remains unresolved in EPA tracking records.
Regulatory compliance risk for this utility is rated Moderate based on past reporting and enforcement records.
Contaminants Detected
Contaminants with health-based violations on record
No health-based contaminant violations are on record for ZIP code 57003 under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
⚖ Enforcement Actions
Water Source & Environmental Factors
Ground Water
This system draws water from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through soil and rock, but can still contain naturally occurring minerals like arsenic, radium, or nitrates.
Highest potential
Estimated annual flood-related costs per property
% of household income spent on energy — indicator of older infrastructure
EPA Radon Zone 1 — highest potential for radon in indoor air. Homeowners should test their home for radon and consider mitigation if levels exceed 4 pCi/L.
Water Quality Testing in ZIP 57003
Tap Water & Well Testing Recommendations
Residents in ZIP code 57003 served by Minnehaha Community Water Corporation can test tap water or private well systems to verify water purity. Testing detects hidden contaminants before they impact family health.
Tap Water Testing Steps
- 1.Conduct a certified lead check if your home was constructed before 1986.
- 2.Use certified lab testing kits rather than uncalibrated test strips for regulated compliance.
- 3.Sample water from both your kitchen faucet and water heater to compare line purity.
Private Well Testing Steps
- •Test for Coliform bacteria and Nitrates annually.
- •Test for heavy metals, radon, and PFAS every 3 years.
- •Send samples to a state-certified drinking water laboratory recognized by South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
🛡 What Should You Do? — ZIP 57003 Recommendations
Some compliance concerns — take precautions
- ⚠ Use a certified NSF/ANSI 53 filter for drinking and cooking water if you have young children
- ⚠ Never give unfiltered tap water to infants in formula — use certified bottled or filtered water
- ⚠ Request a copy of the Consumer Confidence Report to see what was detected and when
- ⚠ Call the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline: 1-800-426-4791
Recommended Water Treatment Systems:
NSF 53 Lead Pitcher Filter
Specifically certified to reduce lead and copper at the tap.
NSF 58 Under-Sink RO System
Advanced filtration for PFAS, fluoride, nitrates, and organic chemicals.
Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 57003 Water Quality
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Data Sources & Methodology
Water quality data for ZIP code 57003 is compiled from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), EPA ECHO enforcement database, UCMR5 unregulated contaminant monitoring, and Consumer Confidence Reports filed by Minnehaha Community Water Corporation. Safety scores are composite metrics derived from violation history, lead levels, enforcement actions, and infrastructure risk indicators. Data reflects a 5-year monitoring window. Last dataset update: 2024. View EPA source data →