South Dakota · 13 community water systems
Lead pipes in Meade County, SD
13 community water systems serving Meade County reported 0 lead and 23 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,813 of unknown material. The most are in Sturgis.
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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 63%
- Non-lead 37%
Water systems serving Meade County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SturgisSturgis | 0 | 23 | 2,259 | 0.7% |
| Butte-Meade Swd-Bean WellNewell | 0 | 0 | 853 | 0% |
| Tri-County Rural Water SystemEagle Butte | 0 | 0 | 764 | 0% |
| Northdale Sanitary DistrictBlack Hawk | 0 | 0 | 372 | 0% |
| Wonderland HomesRapid City | 0 | 0 | 181 | 0% |
| Black Hawk Water User DistrictBlack Hawk | 0 | 0 | 177 | 0% |
| Woodland Hills Sanitary DistrictBlack Hawk | 0 | 0 | 66 | 0% |
| Midland HeightsBlack Hawk | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0% |
| Sacora Mobile Home ParkBlack Hawk | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0% |
| Crooked Oaks Canyon HomeownersBlack Hawk | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0% |
| Elk Valley RanchettesRapid City | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0% |
| Valley View Water CompanyBlack Hawk | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Bear Butte Valley WaterSturgis | 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 Meade County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Meade County reported 0 lead and 23 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,813 of unknown material.
Which Meade County water systems have the most lead lines?
Sturgis (23).
How do I check my home in Meade 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.