Lead Pipe Map

South Dakota · population 1,315

Lead pipes in Salem, SD

41 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Salem (population 1,315) gets its water from Salem. That system reported 39 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 716, with 165 more of unknown material.

5.7% of Salem's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the South Dakota average (0.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

39Lead
2Galvanized, replace
165Unknown material
510Non-lead

Latest lead test for Salem (Jul 2025–Dec 2025): 3 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 Salem.

Water systems serving Salem

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
SalemMain system3921655.7%
TM Rural Water DistrictServes nearby areas10581<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 Salem

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

Yes. Salem, which serves Salem, reported 39 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 165 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Salem?

EPA's service area maps place most of Salem in Salem's service area (PWSID SD4600288). TM Rural Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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