South Dakota · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Day County, SD
7 community water systems serving Day County reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,387 of unknown material. The most are in Webster.
<0.1% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 43%
- Non-lead 57%
Water systems serving Day County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WebsterWebster | 1 | 0 | 140 | <0.1% |
| Web Water Development AssociationAberdeen | 0 | 0 | 2,655 | 0% |
| Brown-Day-Marshall RWSBritton | 0 | 0 | 1,240 | 0% |
| Clark Rural Water SystemClark | 0 | 0 | 1,026 | 0% |
| WaubayWaubay | 0 | 0 | 291 | 0% |
| BristolBristol | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0% |
| GrenvilleGrenville | 0 | 0 | 3 | 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 Day County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Day County reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,387 of unknown material.
Which Day County water systems have the most lead lines?
Webster (1).
How do I check my home in Day 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.