South Dakota · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Brookings County, SD
8 community water systems serving Brookings County reported 48 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,983 of unknown material. The most are in Brookings Municipal Utilities.
0.3% 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 11%
- Non-lead 89%
Water systems serving Brookings County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookings Municipal UtilitiesBrookings | 45 | 0 | 639 | 0.5% |
| VolgaVolga | 0 | 3 | 488 | 0.3% |
| Kingbrook I Rural Water SystemArlington | 3 | 0 | 317 | 0.1% |
| AuroraAurora | 0 | 0 | 243 | 0% |
| WhiteWhite | 0 | 0 | 183 | 0% |
| Brookings-Deuel Rural Water SystemClear Lake | 0 | 0 | 110 | 0% |
| ElktonElkton | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Big Sioux Community Water SystemEgan | 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 Brookings County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Brookings County reported 48 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,983 of unknown material.
Which Brookings County water systems have the most lead lines?
Brookings Municipal Utilities (45), Volga (3), Kingbrook I Rural Water System (3).
How do I check my home in Brookings 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.