South Dakota · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Bon Homme County, SD
6 community water systems serving Bon Homme County reported 23 lead and 10 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 633 of unknown material. The most are in Scotland.
0.5% 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 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 8.8%
- Non-lead 91%
Water systems serving Bon Homme County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ScotlandScotland | 4 | 10 | 29 | 3.1% |
| TyndallTyndall | 13 | 0 | 10 | 2.1% |
| SpringfieldSpringfield | 6 | 0 | 277 | 1.5% |
| AvonAvon | 0 | 0 | 315 | 0% |
| TaborTabor | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| By Water DistrictAvon | 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 Bon Homme County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Bon Homme County reported 23 lead and 10 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 633 of unknown material.
Which Bon Homme County water systems have the most lead lines?
Scotland (14), Tyndall (13), Springfield (6).
How do I check my home in Bon Homme 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.