South Dakota · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Aurora County, SD
5 community water systems serving Aurora County reported 0 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 790 of unknown material. The most are in Plankinton.
0.1% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the South Dakota average (0.8%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 27%
- Non-lead 73%
Water systems serving Aurora County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PlankintonPlankinton | 0 | 4 | 406 | 1.0% |
| White LakeWhite Lake | 0 | 0 | 202 | 0% |
| StickneyStickney | 0 | 0 | 182 | 0% |
| Davison Rural Water System INCMitchell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Aurora-Brule Rural Water SystemKimball | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Aurora County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Aurora County reported 0 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 790 of unknown material.
Which Aurora County water systems have the most lead lines?
Plankinton (4).
How do I check my home in Aurora County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.