South Dakota · population 13,803
Lead pipes in Spearfish, SD
37 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Spearfish (population 13,803) gets its water from Spearfish. That system reported 7 lead and 30 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,607, with 1,412 more of unknown material.
0.8% of Spearfish's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the South Dakota average (0.8%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 31%
- Non-lead 69%
Latest lead test for Spearfish (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 Spearfish.
Water systems serving Spearfish
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SpearfishMain system | 7 | 30 | 1,412 | 0.8% |
| Walnut ParkAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0% |
| Lourie Lane Homeowners AssocAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0% |
| Sunrise Homeowners AssociationAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 21 | 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 Spearfish
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Spearfish'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
- Lead2 lead + galv. lines
- Belle Fourche4 lead + galv. lines
- Sturgis23 lead + galv. lines
- Piedmont372 unknown
- Summerset33 unknown
- Rapid305 lead + galv. lines
- Box Elder253 unknown
- Eagle Butte764 unknown
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Questions
Does Spearfish, SD have lead pipes?
Yes. Spearfish, which serves Spearfish, reported 7 lead and 30 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,412 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Spearfish?
EPA's service area maps place most of Spearfish in Spearfish's service area (PWSID SD4600311). Walnut Park, Lourie Lane Homeowners Assoc, Sunrise Homeowners Association also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Spearfish home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Spearfish'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 Spearfish 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 Spearfish whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.