Lead Pipe Map

South Dakota · population 209,289

Lead pipes in Sioux Falls, SD

36 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Sioux Falls (population 209,289) gets its water from Sioux Falls. That system reported 15 lead and 21 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 63,726, with 18,038 more of unknown material.

<0.1% of Sioux Falls'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%).

15Lead
21Galvanized, replace
18,038Unknown material
45,652Non-lead

Latest lead test for Sioux Falls (2024): 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 Sioux Falls.

Water systems serving Sioux Falls

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Sioux FallsMain system152118,038<0.1%
TM Rural Water DistrictAlso serves parts of the city10581<0.1%
Lincoln County Rural Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city003150%

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 Sioux Falls

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

Yes. Sioux Falls, which serves Sioux Falls, reported 15 lead and 21 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 18,038 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Sioux Falls?

EPA's service area maps place most of Sioux Falls in Sioux Falls's service area (PWSID SD4600294). TM Rural Water District, Lincoln County Rural Water System also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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