Lead Pipe Map

South Dakota · population 27,919

Lead pipes in Aberdeen, SD

1,128 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Aberdeen (population 27,919) gets its water from Aberdeen. That system reported 1,128 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 9,566, with 2,264 more of unknown material.

12% of Aberdeen's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the South Dakota average (0.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

1,128Lead
0Galvanized, replace
2,264Unknown material
6,174Non-lead

Latest lead test for Aberdeen (Jan 2025–Jun 2025): 3 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Aberdeen.

Water systems serving Aberdeen

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
AberdeenMain system1,12802,26412%
Web Water Development AssociationAlso serves parts of the city002,6550%
Pleasant Valley EstatesAlso serves parts of the city00400%

Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.

Check your address in Aberdeen

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Aberdeen's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapAberdeen details

No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.

Protect your drinking water

If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Aberdeen, SD have lead pipes?

Yes. Aberdeen, which serves Aberdeen, reported 1,128 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,264 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Aberdeen?

EPA's service area maps place most of Aberdeen in Aberdeen's service area (PWSID SD4600020). Web Water Development Association, Pleasant Valley Estates also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Aberdeen home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Aberdeen's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.

When will lead pipes in Aberdeen be replaced?

EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Aberdeen whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.