Lead in South Dakota Well Water

In South Dakota, lead levels average 8.012 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 18.219 ppb. The EPA limit is 15 ppb. Currently 11.6% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 8,700 wells.

Testing for lead in South Dakota typically costs around $122. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for lead cost approximately $2,538.

The risk level for lead in South Dakota is rated as moderate. The state average of 8.012 ppb is 29.3% above the national average of 6.196 ppb.