South Dakota · 3 community water systems
Lead pipes in Grant County, SD
3 community water systems serving Grant County reported 11 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,517 of unknown material. The most are in Milbank.
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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 27%
- Non-lead 72%
Water systems serving Grant County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MilbankMilbank | 11 | 0 | 1,404 | 0.7% |
| Big Stone CityBig Stone City | 0 | 0 | 112 | 0% |
| Grant-Roberts Rural Water SystemMilbank | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 Grant County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Grant County reported 11 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,517 of unknown material.
Which Grant County water systems have the most lead lines?
Milbank (11).
How do I check my home in Grant 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.