South Dakota · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Charles Mix County, SD
4 community water systems serving Charles Mix County reported 29 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,900 of unknown material. The most are in Lake Andes.
0.7% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the South Dakota average (0.8%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 47%
- Non-lead 52%
Water systems serving Charles Mix County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake AndesLake Andes | 25 | 0 | 22 | 7.6% |
| WagnerWagner | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0.6% |
| Randall Community Water DistrictLake Andes | 0 | 0 | 1,173 | 0% |
| PlattePlatte | 0 | 0 | 704 | 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 Charles Mix County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Charles Mix County reported 29 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,900 of unknown material.
Which Charles Mix County water systems have the most lead lines?
Lake Andes (25), Wagner (4).
How do I check my home in Charles Mix 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.