South Dakota · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Lawrence County, SD
9 community water systems serving Lawrence County reported 7 lead and 35 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,806 of unknown material. The most are in Spearfish.
0.5% 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) 0.4%
- Unknown 48%
- Non-lead 51%
Water systems serving Lawrence County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SpearfishSpearfish | 7 | 30 | 1,412 | 0.8% |
| DeadwoodDeadwood | 0 | 3 | 403 | 0.4% |
| LeadLead | 0 | 2 | 1,343 | 0.1% |
| WhitewoodWhitewood | 0 | 0 | 409 | 0% |
| Terry Trojan Water DistrictBlack Hawk | 0 | 0 | 109 | 0% |
| Boulder Park Water Users AssociationRapid City | 0 | 0 | 61 | 0% |
| Walnut ParkSpearfish | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0% |
| Sunrise Homeowners AssociationSpearfish | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0% |
| Lourie Lane Homeowners AssocSpearfish | 0 | 0 | 9 | 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 Lawrence County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Lawrence County reported 7 lead and 35 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,806 of unknown material.
Which Lawrence County water systems have the most lead lines?
Spearfish (37), Deadwood (3), Lead (2).
How do I check my home in Lawrence 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.