South Dakota · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Minnehaha County, SD
10 community water systems serving Minnehaha County reported 28 lead and 25 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 20,425 of unknown material. The most are in Sioux Falls.
<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 26%
- Non-lead 74%
Water systems serving Minnehaha County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux FallsSioux Falls | 15 | 21 | 18,038 | <0.1% |
| HartfordHartford | 11 | 0 | 125 | 0.9% |
| HumboldtHumboldt | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1.1% |
| GarretsonGarretson | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.4% |
| CrooksCrooks | 0 | 1 | 385 | 0.2% |
| BrandonBrandon | 0 | 0 | 1,031 | 0% |
| BalticBaltic | 0 | 0 | 517 | 0% |
| Lincoln County Rural Water SystemSioux Falls | 0 | 0 | 315 | 0% |
| Dell RapidsDell Rapids | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Minnehaha Community Water CorpDell Rapids | 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 Minnehaha County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Minnehaha County reported 28 lead and 25 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 20,425 of unknown material.
Which Minnehaha County water systems have the most lead lines?
Sioux Falls (36), Hartford (11), Humboldt (3).
How do I check my home in Minnehaha 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.