South Dakota · 3 community water systems
Lead pipes in Clay County, SD
3 community water systems serving Clay County reported 5 lead and 63 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 660 of unknown material. The most are in Vermillion.
1.3% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the South Dakota average (0.8%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.2%
- Unknown 13%
- Non-lead 86%
Water systems serving Clay County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VermillionVermillion | 5 | 63 | 416 | 2.2% |
| IreneIrene | 0 | 0 | 216 | 0% |
| Clay Rural Water SystemWakonda | 0 | 0 | 28 | 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 Clay County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Clay County reported 5 lead and 63 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 660 of unknown material.
Which Clay County water systems have the most lead lines?
Vermillion (68).
How do I check my home in Clay 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.