South Dakota · population 1,159
Lead pipes in Aurora, SD
243 lines still unidentified
Most of Aurora (population 1,159) gets its water from Aurora. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 243 of 476 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Aurora's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the South Dakota average (0.8%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 51%
- Non-lead 49%
Latest lead test for Aurora (2023): 2 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 Aurora.
Water systems serving Aurora
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AuroraMain system | 0 | 0 | 243 | 0% |
| Brookings Municipal UtilitiesServes nearby areas | 45 | 0 | 639 | 0.5% |
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 Aurora
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Aurora's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
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.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Brookings45 lead + galv. lines
- Volga3 lead + galv. lines
- Flandreau1,331 unknown
- Madison2 lead + galv. lines
- Dell Rapids3 unknown
- Clear Lake17 lead + galv. lines
- Baltic517 unknown
- Garretson2 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Aurora, SD have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Aurora still lists 243 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Aurora?
EPA's service area maps place most of Aurora in Aurora's service area (PWSID SD4600058). Brookings Municipal Utilities also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Aurora home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Aurora'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 Aurora 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 Aurora whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.