South Dakota · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Deuel County, SD
4 community water systems serving Deuel County reported 11 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 650 of unknown material. The most are in Clear Lake.
0.3% 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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 13%
- Non-lead 87%
Water systems serving Deuel County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear LakeClear Lake | 11 | 6 | 378 | 2.8% |
| GaryGary | 0 | 0 | 162 | 0% |
| Brookings-Deuel Rural Water SystemClear Lake | 0 | 0 | 110 | 0% |
| Sioux Rural Water SystemGoodwin | 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 Deuel County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Deuel County reported 11 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 650 of unknown material.
Which Deuel County water systems have the most lead lines?
Clear Lake (17).
How do I check my home in Deuel 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.