OCTOBER 11, 2023:
South Dakotans are being asked to fill out a brief survey as part of a statewide– and nationwide– lead pipe service line inventory.
The survey can be found online through a link at SDWaterPipes.com.
City of Pierre Construction Operations Manager Jeff Runyan says water is lead-free when it leaves the treatment plant.
Runyan says you don’t need any specialized equipment to complete the survey– just a coin or key, a magnet and a smartphone.
Runyan says the website where people report their findings is operated by the state and the US Environmental Protection Agency.
The state Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources says most drinking water pipes are lead free. However, water can absorb lead if it travels through lead pipes on its way to residents’ faucets.
For more information about the statewide lead service line inventory survey, contact your local water provider or visit SDWaterPipes.com. Paper copies of the survey are also available through your local water provider.
JULY 11, 2023:
South Dakotans are being asked to fill out a brief survey as part of a statewide lead (led) service line inventory.
To complete the survey, you will need:
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a coin or key,
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a magnet (any magnet will do), and
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a smartphone.
The survey can be found online at SDWaterPipes.com. Paper copies are also available through your local water provider.
The state Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources says drinking water is lead free when it leaves water treatment plants and most water pipes are lead free. However, water can absorb lead if it travels through lead pipes on its way to residents’ faucets. DANR says as part of a nationwide health initiative under EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Act, water providers need to find out where lead lines still exist, so customers are aware of any potential health issues.
For more information about the statewide lead service line inventory please contact your local water provider or visit SDWaterPipes.com.
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