South Dakota · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Edmunds County, SD
4 community water systems serving Edmunds County reported 7 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,862 of unknown material. The most are in Ipswich.
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 35%
- Non-lead 65%
Water systems serving Edmunds County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IpswichIpswich | 7 | 0 | 3 | 1.5% |
| BowdleBowdle | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2.4% |
| Web Water Development AssociationAberdeen | 0 | 0 | 2,655 | 0% |
| RoscoeRoscoe | 0 | 0 | 204 | 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 Edmunds County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Edmunds County reported 7 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,862 of unknown material.
Which Edmunds County water systems have the most lead lines?
Ipswich (7), Bowdle (7).
How do I check my home in Edmunds 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.