South Dakota · population 2,074
Lead pipes in Elk Point, SD
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Elk Point (population 2,074) gets its water from Elk Point. That system reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,016, with 430 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Elk Point'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 42%
- Non-lead 58%
Latest lead test for Elk Point (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 Elk Point.
Water systems serving Elk Point
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk PointMain system | 1 | 0 | 430 | <0.1% |
| Clay Rural Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0% |
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 Elk Point
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Elk Point'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
- North Siouxno lead reported
- Vermillion68 lead + galv. lines
- Beresford1,073 unknown
- Yankton5,730 unknown
- Canton5 lead + galv. lines
- Lennox1,079 unknown
- Harrisburg183 unknown
- Teano lead reported
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Questions
Does Elk Point, SD have lead pipes?
Yes. Elk Point, which serves Elk Point, reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 430 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Elk Point?
EPA's service area maps place most of Elk Point in Elk Point's service area (PWSID SD4600116). Clay Rural Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Elk Point home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Elk Point'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 Elk Point 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 Elk Point whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.