Lead Pipe Map

South Dakota · population 2,453

Lead pipes in Chamberlain, SD

1 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Chamberlain (population 2,453) gets its water from Chamberlain. That system reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,165, with 1,164 more of unknown material.

<0.1% of Chamberlain'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%).

1Lead
0Galvanized, replace
1,164Unknown material
0Non-lead

Latest lead test for Chamberlain (2023): 1 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 Chamberlain.

Water systems serving Chamberlain

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
ChamberlainMain system101,164<0.1%
PukwanaAlso serves parts of the city001330%
Aurora-Brule Rural Water SystemServes nearby areas0000%

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 Chamberlain

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

Find the official inventory mapChamberlain 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 Chamberlain, SD have lead pipes?

Yes. Chamberlain, which serves Chamberlain, reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,164 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Chamberlain?

EPA's service area maps place most of Chamberlain in Chamberlain's service area (PWSID SD4600086). Pukwana, Aurora-Brule Rural Water System also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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