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What Are the Flood, Soil Foundation & EPA Risks in Butte County, SD?

In Butte County, South Dakota, public U.S. EPA records track 44 regulated facilities (#34 of 109 in South Dakota), including 0 (0.0%) High-Risk sites and $0 in federal penalties. Countywide due diligence also covers 10 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 29 Clean Water NPDES permits, 1 FEMA Federal Disaster Declarations (1 flood/storm), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (HIGH signal), and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).

Total EPA Sites (#34/109)
44
High-Risk (0.0% vs 0.7% State)
0
Active Violators (2.3%)
1
Drinking & Clean Water
39
Federal Penalties
$0

Butte County, SD 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals

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🌊 Flood Zone & FEMA Disaster History
1 County FEMA Declarations (1 Flood/Storm)
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🪨 USDA Soil, Foundation & Water Table
Shrink-Swell Risk Signal: HIGH • Pipe Corrosion: High
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🚰 Tap Water (SDWIS) & PFAS Check
10 SDWIS Systems • 29 NPDES Permits
🔒 5 Impaired Water (303d) & 5 Violation Dockets Locked
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☢️ EPA Radon & Karst Sinkhole
EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L)
Non-Karst Expansive Clay Formation (Low Sinkhole Potential; Monitor Slab Movement)
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📊 Butte County, SD Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry

SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 03, 2026)
1. County Regulatory & Water Program Mix
RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators 21 (47.7%)
Clean Water (NPDES) & Drinking Water (SDWIS) 39 (88.6%)
Active EPA Non-Compliance Dockets 1 (2.3%)
High-Risk Enforcement Facilities 0 (0.0%)
2. FEMA NRI & USGS Hazard Index (1–10) Very Low (23.3/100)
🌊 Flood Exposure 1/10 • Very Low Hazard
🔥 Wildfire Hazard 3/10 • Low Hazard
☀️ Extreme Heat 1/10 • Very Low Hazard
🌪️ Severe Wind / Storm 3/10 • Low Hazard
🫨 USGS Earthquake 2/10 • Low Seismic Hazard
3. County vs. State & National Benchmark
Butte County High-Risk % 0.0%
South Dakota (SD) Statewide Avg 0.7%
U.S. National EPA Baseline 3.6%
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Municipalities in Butte County

Newell (18) Vale (4)

Top EPA Regulated Facilities in Butte County, SD

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Facility Name / Hazard Type Sector Location (Street Redacted) Risk Tier & Score Compliance Status Enforcement / Unlock
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #1 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • , SD (ZIP Sector) MODERATE (32/100) Violation Identified (11 qtrs NC) 🔒 11 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • VALE, SD (ZIP 57788 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (7 qtrs NC) 🔒 7 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BELLE FOURCHE, SD (ZIP 57717 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BELLE FOURCHE, SD (ZIP 57717 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (1 qtrs NC) 🔒 1 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BELLE FOURCHE, SD (ZIP 57717 Sector) MODERATE (30/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • , SD (ZIP Sector) MODERATE (22/100) Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (3 qtrs NC) 🔒 3 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • , SD (ZIP Sector) MODERATE (19/100) Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (1 qtrs NC) 🔒 1 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
BIG D OIL #2 FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 2406 5TH STREET, BELLE FOURCHE, SD 57717 LOW (17/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
NISLAND WWTP FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) SE. EDGE OF TOWN SW1/4, NW1/4,, NISLAND, SD 57762 LOW (17/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
AMERICAN TEL & TEL CO LONG LINES FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) RURAL ROUTE, NEWELL, SD 57760 LOW (16/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
BPM MINERALS LLC (LOCATED IN WYOMING) FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) 554 US HIGHWAY 212, BELLE FOURCHE, SD 57717 LOW (16/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) $0
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BELLE FOURCHE, SD (ZIP 57717 Sector) LOW (16/100) No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock →
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Frequently Asked Questions — Butte County, South Dakota Environmental Due Diligence

How many EPA-regulated environmental sites are in Butte County, South Dakota?

Public U.S. EPA records track 44 regulated facilities in Butte County, South Dakota (ranking #34 of 109 jurisdictions in SD). Of those, 0 (0.0%) are classified in the High-Risk tier due to significant enforcement or chemical release history, and 1 (2.3%) have active non-compliance quarters.

Which ZIP codes and cities in Butte County have the highest regulated facility density?

Within Butte County, the highest concentrations of EPA-tracked facilities are located in ZIP 57760 (Newell, 18 sites), ZIP 57788 (Vale, 4 sites), spanning municipal corridors including Newell (18 sites), Vale (4 sites).

How many hazardous waste (RCRA) and toxic release (TRI) handlers operate in Butte County?

Across Butte County, 21 facilities (47.7% of regulated sites) are registered Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste generators or handlers, and 0 industrial sites report toxic chemical releases to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

What is the EPA Radon Zone classification for Butte County, SD?

Geologic indoor air screening places Butte County in EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L). Counties in EPA Radon Zone 1 have a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4.0 pCi/L (the EPA action threshold). Short-term or continuous indoor radon testing is strongly recommended prior to closing.

How many drinking water systems (SDWIS), impaired water bodies, and FEMA flood disasters are recorded in Butte County, SD?

Federal records track 10 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 29 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 5 impaired water dischargers in Butte County, alongside 1 historical FEMA federal disaster declarations (1 flood/storm events).

Does Butte County, SD have expansive clay soil or foundation risk?

USDA regional soil engineering screening for Butte County indicates a HIGH shrink-swell risk signal and steel pipe corrosivity rated High. Run a street address scan to unlock the exact parcel soil series, LEP %, and water table depth.

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