Lead Pipe Map

South Dakota · population 1,912

Lead pipes in Springfield, SD

6 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Springfield (population 1,912) gets its water from Springfield. That system reported 6 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 402, with 277 more of unknown material.

1.5% of Springfield's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the South Dakota average (0.8%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

6Lead
0Galvanized, replace
277Unknown material
119Non-lead

Latest lead test for Springfield (2024): 1 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 Springfield.

Water systems serving Springfield

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
SpringfieldMain system602771.5%
By Water DistrictServes nearby areas0000%

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 Springfield

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

Find the official inventory mapSpringfield details

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 Springfield, SD have lead pipes?

Yes. Springfield, which serves Springfield, reported 6 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 277 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Springfield?

EPA's service area maps place most of Springfield in Springfield's service area (PWSID SD4600317). By Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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