Lead Pipe Map

South Dakota · population 1,169

Lead pipes in Garretson, SD

2 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Garretson (population 1,169) gets its water from Garretson. That system reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 511, with 4 more of unknown material.

0.4% of Garretson'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
2Galvanized, replace
4Unknown material
505Non-lead

Latest lead test for Garretson (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 Garretson.

Water systems serving Garretson

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
GarretsonMain system0240.4%
Minnehaha Community Water CorpServes 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 Garretson

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Garretson'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 Garretson, SD have lead pipes?

Yes. Garretson, which serves Garretson, reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Garretson?

EPA's service area maps place most of Garretson in Garretson's service area (PWSID SD4600138). Minnehaha Community Water Corp also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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