South Dakota · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Davison County, SD
6 community water systems serving Davison County reported 241 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,509 of unknown material. The most are in Mitchell.
2.5% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the South Dakota average (0.8%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 2.5%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 26%
- Non-lead 71%
Water systems serving Davison County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MitchellMitchell | 219 | 0 | 2,494 | 3.6% |
| Mount VernonMount Vernon | 22 | 2 | 1 | 11% |
| EthanEthan | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0% |
| Hanson Rural Water SystemEmery | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Davison Rural Water System INCMitchell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Aurora-Brule Rural Water SystemKimball | 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 Davison County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Davison County reported 241 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,509 of unknown material.
Which Davison County water systems have the most lead lines?
Mitchell (219), Mount Vernon (24).
How do I check my home in Davison 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.