Lead Pipe Map

South Dakota · population 1,201

Lead pipes in Clear Lake, SD

17 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Clear Lake (population 1,201) gets its water from Clear Lake. That system reported 11 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 607, with 378 more of unknown material.

2.8% of Clear Lake's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the South Dakota average (0.8%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).

11Lead
6Galvanized, replace
378Unknown material
212Non-lead

Latest lead test for Clear Lake (2023): 8 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 Clear Lake.

Water systems serving Clear Lake

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Clear LakeMain system1163782.8%
Brookings-Deuel Rural Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city001100%

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 Clear Lake

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

Find the official inventory mapClear Lake 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 Clear Lake, SD have lead pipes?

Yes. Clear Lake, which serves Clear Lake, reported 11 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 378 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Clear Lake?

EPA's service area maps place most of Clear Lake in Clear Lake's service area (PWSID SD4600092). Brookings-Deuel Rural Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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