South Dakota · population 1,249
Lead pipes in Platte, SD
704 lines still unidentified
Most of Platte (population 1,249) gets its water from Platte. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 704 of 704 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Platte'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 100%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for Platte (2024): 14 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 Platte.
Water systems serving Platte
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PlatteMain system | 0 | 0 | 704 | 0% |
| Randall Community Water DistrictServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 1,173 | 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 Platte
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Platte'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
- Gregory1,366 unknown
- Wagner4 lead + galv. lines
- Chamberlain1 lead + galv. lines
- Parkston751 unknown
- Mitchellno lead reported
- Winner1,684 unknown
- Tyndall13 lead + galv. lines
- Springfield6 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Platte, SD have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Platte still lists 704 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Platte?
EPA's service area maps place most of Platte in Platte's service area (PWSID SD4600246). Randall Community Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Platte home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Platte'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 Platte 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 Platte whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.