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Lead pipe replacement grants and funding in South Dakota

What grants and funding are available to replace lead pipes in South Dakota?

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Lead Pipe Replacement Grants and Funding in South Dakota

South Dakota has multiple funding pathways to help water systems and homeowners replace lead service lines. Understanding what's available—and who qualifies—can help you plan and pay for replacement.

State and Federal Funding Sources

Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF)

South Dakota's DWSRF provides low-interest loans to water systems for infrastructure projects, including lead service line replacement. The program prioritizes disadvantaged communities, directing a portion of funds to systems serving lower-income areas. Contact the South Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Financial and Technical Assistance, for details on current loan terms and application deadlines.

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA/Bipartisan Infrastructure Law)

The federal government allocated funds to states for lead line replacement through IIJA, though specific allocations to South Dakota and disbursement timelines vary. These funds often flow through your state's DWSRF or directly to water systems. Your local water utility can tell you whether they've applied for or received IIJA grants for lead replacement.

American Water Infrastructure Finance Center (AWIFC)

AWIFC, operated through South Dakota's DWSRF, provides technical assistance and may offer favorable financing for lead projects. This program can help smaller systems access funding they might otherwise struggle to obtain.

Homeowner Reimbursement and Assistance

South Dakota does not currently operate a statewide homeowner grant or reimbursement program specifically for lead service line replacement. However:

  • Some water utilities offer reimbursement or cost-sharing if the homeowner's portion of the line is replaced when the utility replaces its section.
  • Federal funds flowing to your water system may reduce the utility's costs, lowering what homeowners pay.
  • Always ask your water utility whether they offer assistance programs or phased replacement plans.

Next Steps for Residents

  • Contact your water utility — Ask whether they have lead service line replacement plans, available funding, and whether homeowners can be reimbursed or have costs reduced.
  • Check the DWSRF program — Call the South Dakota Department of Health and Human Services at (605) 773-3331 to learn about current loan opportunities for your system.
  • Get your line tested — Request a free or low-cost lead test from your utility or local health department to confirm whether your service line contains lead.

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Common questions

Does South Dakota pay for homeowners to replace lead pipes?

South Dakota does not have a statewide homeowner grant program for lead line replacement. However, some water utilities offer cost-sharing or reimbursement when they replace the utility's portion of the line. Contact your local water utility to ask about available assistance.

How much IIJA money did South Dakota get for lead pipe replacement?

While IIJA allocated funds nationally for lead service line replacement, specific dollar amounts to South Dakota and distribution details vary. Contact your water utility or the South Dakota Department of Health and Human Services to ask whether your system has applied for or received IIJA grants.

What interest rates does South Dakota's DWSRF offer for lead pipe projects?

The South Dakota DWSRF offers low-interest loans for water system infrastructure projects. Current rates and terms change; contact the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Financial and Technical Assistance, at (605) 773-3331 for current details.

Who pays for lead line replacement—the water utility or the homeowner?

Responsibility depends on which part of the line is replaced. The utility typically replaces its portion (from the main to the property line); you generally pay for replacement from the property line into your home. Many utilities offer cost-sharing; ask yours about assistance programs.