South Dakota · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Brown County, SD
7 community water systems serving Brown County reported 1,128 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,612 of unknown material. The most are in Aberdeen.
5.5% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the South Dakota average (0.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 5.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 32%
- Non-lead 63%
Water systems serving Brown County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AberdeenAberdeen | 1,128 | 0 | 2,264 | 12% |
| Web Water Development AssociationAberdeen | 0 | 0 | 2,655 | 0% |
| Brown-Day-Marshall RWSBritton | 0 | 0 | 1,240 | 0% |
| HeclaHecla | 0 | 0 | 216 | 0% |
| WarnerWarner | 0 | 0 | 188 | 0% |
| Pleasant Valley EstatesAberdeen | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0% |
| GrotonGroton | 0 | 0 | 9 | 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 Brown County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Brown County reported 1,128 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,612 of unknown material.
Which Brown County water systems have the most lead lines?
Aberdeen (1,128).
How do I check my home in Brown 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.