Lead Pipe Map

South Dakota · population 2,974

Lead pipes in Canton, SD

5 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Canton (population 2,974) gets its water from Canton. That system reported 0 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,413, with 1,408 more of unknown material.

0.4% of Canton'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
5Galvanized, replace
1,408Unknown material
0Non-lead

Latest lead test for Canton (2023): 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 Canton.

Water systems serving Canton

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
CantonMain system051,4080.4%
South Lincoln Rural Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city101,297<0.1%

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 Canton

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

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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 Canton, SD have lead pipes?

Yes. Canton, which serves Canton, reported 0 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,408 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Canton?

EPA's service area maps place most of Canton in Canton's service area (PWSID SD4600082). South Lincoln Rural Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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