South Dakota · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in McCook County, SD
9 community water systems serving McCook County reported 50 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,090 of unknown material. The most are in Salem.
0.3% 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 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 7.3%
- Non-lead 92%
Water systems serving McCook County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SalemSalem | 39 | 2 | 165 | 5.7% |
| MontroseMontrose | 9 | 0 | 24 | 4.5% |
| TM Rural Water DistrictParker | 1 | 0 | 581 | <0.1% |
| BridgewaterBridgewater | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.4% |
| CanistotaCanistota | 0 | 0 | 242 | 0% |
| SpencerSpencer | 0 | 0 | 75 | 0% |
| Hanson Rural Water SystemEmery | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Minnehaha Community Water CorpDell Rapids | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| By Water DistrictAvon | 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 McCook County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving McCook County reported 50 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,090 of unknown material.
Which McCook County water systems have the most lead lines?
Salem (41), Montrose (9), TM Rural Water District (1).
How do I check my home in McCook 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.