South Dakota · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Douglas County, SD
6 community water systems serving Douglas County reported 7 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 343 of unknown material. The most are in Corsica.
0.2% 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) 0.1%
- Unknown 4.2%
- Non-lead 96%
Water systems serving Douglas County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CorsicaCorsica | 2 | 12 | 211 | 4.2% |
| ArmourArmour | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1.4% |
| DelmontDelmont | 0 | 0 | 127 | 0% |
| By Water DistrictAvon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Douglas County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Douglas County reported 7 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 343 of unknown material.
Which Douglas County water systems have the most lead lines?
Corsica (14), Armour (5).
How do I check my home in Douglas 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.