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ZIP 57253: Milbank, SD Tap Water

ZIP 57253 is in the Milbank, SD area, most likely served by MILBANK. A ZIP is a postal boundary, not a service area, so confirm your supplier on your water bill.

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What the record shows · SD4600207

Test results for MILBANK

Results describe the water system, not a specific tap in ZIP 57253. Each bar marks the listed reference for that substance.

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above a listed reference
1
detected, within reference or no limit
1
aesthetic measures
0
tested, not detected
0
Detected · 2 results, farthest from the reference first
  • CuCopper (90th percentile)
    1.4mg/L
    1.3 mg/L federal action level
    Above limit · EPA SDWIS (Lead & Copper Rule) · 2018Evidence
  • PbLead (90th percentile)
    2µg/L
    15 µg/L federal action level
    Below the listed reference · EPA SDWIS (Lead & Copper Rule) · 2025Evidence
Aesthetic · no federal health limit
CaCO₃Water hardness

Not measured: no utility report on file. Hardness affects fixtures and appliances, not health.

Tested, not detected
Other contaminants tested
0none detected

Every tested substance in this record was detected.

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One result is above its listed reference. Lead mostly enters from building plumbing, which this system-level record can’t see.

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Which water system serves ZIP 57253?

The public system on record for ZIP 57253 (Milbank, SD) is MILBANK. A ZIP is a postal boundary, not a service area. Confirm your supplier on your water bill.

Is the water in ZIP 57253 the same as Milbank's?

ZIP 57253 falls within the Milbank, SD area, but a ZIP code can span more than one utility. Read the serving system's own record for the results that apply to your address.

How do I find the exact water system for ZIP 57253?

Check the utility name on your water bill, or resolve it from your street address with Find My Water. The ZIP-level view lists candidate systems, not a confirmed household match.