Minnehaha County · Sioux Falls metro
Plumbing help in Sioux Falls, SD
Frozen PipesNewer Homes
Sioux Falls has grown fast, and its median home dates to the late 1990s, but the northern plains climate still makes frozen pipes and deep frost the defining plumbing risks. The city blends river, aquifer and regional pipeline water.
- Median home built
- 1997
- Built before 1980
- 31%
- Owner-occupied
- 59%
- Water hardness
- See below
- Winter
- Long, hard freezes
- Plumbing code
- UPC
The plumbing calls that come up most in Sioux Falls
- Frozen Pipe Repair
Subzero winters freeze pipes in exterior walls, garages and crawl spaces.
- Sump Pump Repair and Installation
Snowmelt and spring rain raise groundwater around basements.
- Water Heater Replacement
Homes from the 1990s–2000s growth years are on aging heaters.
Protecting pipes through a Sioux Falls winter
Long, hard freezes · median home built 1997
Emergency plumbing in Sioux Falls
Call (833) 878-1592Shut off your main water supply if it's safe to do so. The emergencies below are listed most likely first for Sioux Falls homes, based on local conditions.
Plumbing code and permits in Sioux Falls
South Dakota's state plumbing code is the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code, and plumbers are licensed by the South Dakota Plumbing Commission. [2]
Where Sioux Falls's water comes from
Sioux Falls gets its drinking water from the Big Sioux River, the Big Sioux Aquifer, the Middle Skunk Creek Aquifer and the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System. [1]
Plumbing in Sioux Falls's newer homes
The median home in Sioux Falls was built in 1997, and 31% of homes predate 1980. Homes from that era were typically built with PEX or CPVC supply and PVC or ABS drains.
- Galvanized steel supply (1900–1960)
- Copper supply (1950–2000)
- Polybutylene (some homes) (1978–1996)
- PEX / CPVC (1995–today)
Plumbing services for Sioux Falls homes
Sioux Falls plumbing questions
Where does Sioux Falls water come from?
The Big Sioux River, the Big Sioux and Middle Skunk Creek aquifers, and the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System.
How do I check a Sioux Falls plumber?
Verify the license with the South Dakota Plumbing Commission.
How do I prevent frozen pipes in Sioux Falls?
Insulate exposed pipes, seal drafts, disconnect hoses and never let the house go unheated. See frozen pipe repair.
Which plumbing code applies in Sioux Falls?
South Dakota's state plumbing code, updated to the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code.
Sources (3)
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year (B25035) · checked 2026-10-01
- City of Sioux Falls, Water Quality · checked 2026-10-01
- South Dakota Plumbing Commission, Laws & Rules · checked 2026-10-01