South Dakota · 23 community water systems
Lead pipes in Pennington County, SD
23 community water systems serving Pennington County reported 106 lead and 212 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,682 of unknown material. The most are in Rapid City.
0.9% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the South Dakota average (0.8%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 10%
- Non-lead 89%
Water systems serving Pennington County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid CityRapid City | 106 | 199 | 1,194 | 1.3% |
| Hill CityHill City | 0 | 11 | 10 | 2.1% |
| Whispering Pines Water AssociationRapid City | 0 | 2 | 12 | 11% |
| WallWall | 0 | 0 | 405 | 0% |
| Northdale Sanitary DistrictBlack Hawk | 0 | 0 | 372 | 0% |
| Chapel Lane Water CompanyRapid City | 0 | 0 | 260 | 0% |
| Box ElderBox Elder | 0 | 0 | 253 | 0% |
| Happy Holiday RV ResortMercer Island | 0 | 0 | 185 | 0% |
| Colonial Pine Hills Sanitary DistricRapid City | 0 | 0 | 179 | 0% |
| New UnderwoodNew Underwood | 0 | 0 | 146 | 0% |
| Prairie Acres LLCGarden City | 0 | 0 | 136 | 0% |
| Prairie Acres NorthGarden City | 0 | 0 | 116 | 0% |
| WR/LJ - Creighton ProjectMurdo | 0 | 0 | 86 | 0% |
| Rapid Valley Sanitary DistrictRapid City | 0 | 0 | 84 | 0% |
| Prairie Acres SouthGarden City | 0 | 0 | 73 | 0% |
| Pine Cliff EstatesBlack Hawk | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0% |
| Spring Canyon Water CompanyPiedmont | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0% |
| Westberry Trails Water Users AssocPiedmont | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0% |
| Hisega Meadows Water INCRapid City | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0% |
| Ponderosa ParkRapid City | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0% |
| High Meadows RanchettesBlack Hawk | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| Pine GroveRapid City | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Ellsworth AFBEllsworth Afb | 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 Pennington County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Pennington County reported 106 lead and 212 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,682 of unknown material.
Which Pennington County water systems have the most lead lines?
Rapid City (305), Hill City (11), Whispering Pines Water Association (2).
How do I check my home in Pennington 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.