South Dakota · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Hutchinson County, SD
6 community water systems serving Hutchinson County reported 55 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,403 of unknown material. The most are in Menno.
0.7% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the South Dakota average (0.8%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 16%
- Non-lead 83%
Water systems serving Hutchinson County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MennoMenno | 31 | 6 | 321 | 10% |
| TrippTripp | 23 | 0 | 331 | 6.5% |
| FreemanFreeman | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.2% |
| ParkstonParkston | 0 | 0 | 751 | 0% |
| By Water DistrictAvon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Davison Rural Water System INCMitchell | 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 Hutchinson County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Hutchinson County reported 55 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,403 of unknown material.
Which Hutchinson County water systems have the most lead lines?
Menno (37), Tripp (23), Freeman (1).
How do I check my home in Hutchinson 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.