Lead Pipe Map

South Dakota · population 1,199

Lead pipes in Britton, SD

1 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Britton (population 1,199) gets its water from Britton. That system reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 695, with 399 more of unknown material.

0.1% of Britton'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%).

0Lead
1Galvanized, replace
399Unknown material
295Non-lead

Latest lead test for Britton (2024): 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 Britton.

Water systems serving Britton

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
BrittonMain system013990.1%
Brown-Day-Marshall RWSAlso serves parts of the city001,2400%
Lake CityAlso serves parts of the city00390%
Amherst Water CompanyAlso serves parts of the city0010%

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 Britton

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

Find the official inventory mapBritton 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 Britton, SD have lead pipes?

Yes. Britton, which serves Britton, reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 399 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Britton?

EPA's service area maps place most of Britton in Britton's service area (PWSID SD4600388). Brown-Day-Marshall RWS, Lake City, Amherst Water Company also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on Britton'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 Britton 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 Britton whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.