Lead Service Line Inventory for Brookings Municipal Utilities
About This Water System
Brookings Municipal Utilities serves approximately 23,377 people in South Dakota. The system draws from groundwater sources.
Lead Service Line Inventory Status
The utility has not yet completed a public lead service line inventory. This means residents don't currently have access to a list showing whether their property is served by a lead service line.
Federal law (the Lead and Copper Rule) requires all water systems to identify and inventory lead service lines. Brookings Municipal Utilities is working to meet this requirement, but the inventory has not yet been published or made available online.
What This Means for Residents
Without a completed inventory, you won't be able to look up your address and learn directly from the utility whether your home has a lead service line. However, this does not mean your water is unsafe right now. It means the information-gathering process is still underway.
You can still take action:
- Contact the utility directly to ask about your specific address and whether a lead service line is known or suspected.
- Request information about the timeline for completing the inventory.
- Ask about free or low-cost water testing if you're concerned about lead in your home's tap water.
What Is a Lead Service Line?
A lead service line is the pipe that connects your home to the public water main. If yours is lead, the utility is responsible for the public portion; you are responsible for the private portion (usually from the main to your meter or into your home, depending on your property layout). Lead can leach into water, especially if the water is corrosive or if pipes are disturbed.
The presence of a lead service line does not automatically mean unsafe water levels—but it increases the potential risk, which is why knowing is important.
Next Steps for Residents
- Contact Brookings Municipal Utilities directly to ask about lead service line status for your property and expected inventory completion date.
- Request a free water test from the utility if you haven't had one recently.
- Learn more from the EPA's lead in drinking water resource page or the CDC's guidance on protecting children from lead exposure.
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
How do I know if my house has a lead service line?
The best way is to contact your water utility and ask about your specific address. Once Brookings Municipal Utilities completes its inventory, you'll also be able to check their public records. You can also hire a plumber to inspect your property, though this involves some cost.
Is my water unsafe if I have a lead service line?
Not necessarily. Lead enters water through corrosion of pipes, which depends on water chemistry and other factors. However, a lead service line means there is potential risk, which is why the utility is working to identify them. Testing your water is the most direct way to know if lead is actually present.
When will Brookings have a completed lead service line inventory?
That timeline is not yet public. Contact Brookings Municipal Utilities directly to ask when they expect to complete and publish their inventory.
What should I do if I'm worried about lead in my tap water?
Request a free water test from your utility. If lead is detected and you have young children or a pregnant household member, contact your pediatrician or the CDC for guidance on next steps.