South Dakota · 3 community water systems
Lead pipes in Beadle County, SD
3 community water systems serving Beadle County reported 153 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,725 of unknown material. The most are in Huron.
2.6% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the South Dakota average (0.8%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 2.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 29%
- Non-lead 68%
Water systems serving Beadle County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HuronHuron | 151 | 0 | 1,474 | 2.7% |
| HitchcockHitchcock | 2 | 0 | 40 | 2.9% |
| WolseyWolsey | 0 | 0 | 211 | 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 Beadle County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Beadle County reported 153 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,725 of unknown material.
Which Beadle County water systems have the most lead lines?
Huron (151), Hitchcock (2).
How do I check my home in Beadle 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.