South Dakota · population 7,014
Lead pipes in Sturgis, SD
23 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Sturgis (population 7,014) gets its water from Sturgis. That system reported 0 lead and 23 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,175, with 2,259 more of unknown material.
0.7% of Sturgis'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 71%
- Non-lead 28%
Latest lead test for Sturgis (2024): 2 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 Sturgis.
Water systems serving Sturgis
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SturgisMain system | 0 | 23 | 2,259 | 0.7% |
| Bear Butte Valley WaterAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Boulder Park Water Users AssociationAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 61 | 0% |
| Sacora Mobile Home ParkAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0% |
| Pleasant Valley EstatesServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 40 | 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 Sturgis
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Sturgis'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
- Piedmont372 unknown
- Spearfish37 lead + galv. lines
- Summerset33 unknown
- Belle Fourche4 lead + galv. lines
- Rapid305 lead + galv. lines
- Box Elder253 unknown
- Eagle Butte764 unknown
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Questions
Does Sturgis, SD have lead pipes?
Yes. Sturgis, which serves Sturgis, reported 0 lead and 23 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,259 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Sturgis?
EPA's service area maps place most of Sturgis in Sturgis's service area (PWSID SD4600321). Bear Butte Valley Water, Boulder Park Water Users Association, Sacora Mobile Home Park, Pleasant Valley Estates also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Sturgis home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Sturgis'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 Sturgis 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 Sturgis whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.