South Dakota · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Lincoln County, SD
9 community water systems serving Lincoln County reported 1 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,330 of unknown material. The most are in Canton.
<0.1% 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 25%
- Non-lead 75%
Water systems serving Lincoln County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CantonCanton | 0 | 5 | 1,408 | 0.4% |
| South Lincoln Rural Water SystemBeresford | 1 | 0 | 1,297 | <0.1% |
| LennoxLennox | 0 | 0 | 1,079 | 0% |
| Lincoln County Rural Water SystemSioux Falls | 0 | 0 | 315 | 0% |
| HarrisburgHarrisburg | 0 | 0 | 183 | 0% |
| HudsonHudson | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0% |
| WorthingWorthing | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Minnehaha Community Water CorpDell Rapids | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| TeaTea | 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 Lincoln County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Lincoln County reported 1 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,330 of unknown material.
Which Lincoln County water systems have the most lead lines?
Canton (5), South Lincoln Rural Water System (1).
How do I check my home in Lincoln 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.