Lead Pipe Map

South Dakota · population 14,515

Lead pipes in Huron, SD

151 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Huron (population 14,515) gets its water from Huron. That system reported 151 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,672, with 1,474 more of unknown material.

2.7% of Huron'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%).

151Lead
0Galvanized, replace
1,474Unknown material
4,047Non-lead

Latest lead test for Huron (2023): 6 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 Huron.

Water systems serving Huron

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
HuronMain system15101,4742.7%
Mid-Dakota Rural WaterServes nearby areas201,714<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 Huron

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

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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 Huron, SD have lead pipes?

Yes. Huron, which serves Huron, reported 151 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,474 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Huron?

EPA's service area maps place most of Huron in Huron's service area (PWSID SD4600169). Mid-Dakota Rural Water also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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