Lead Pipe Map

South Carolina · population 32,694

Lead pipes in Aiken, SC

No lead lines reported

Most of Aiken (population 32,694) gets its water from Aiken City of (Sc0210001), which reported 22,983 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.

0% of Aiken City of (Sc0210001)'s service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the South Carolina average (0.8%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
22,983Non-lead

Latest lead test for Aiken City of (Sc0210001) (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 2.7 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Aiken City of (Sc0210001).

Water systems serving Aiken

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Aiken City of (Sc0210001)Main system0000%
Montmorenci W/D (Sc0220008)Also serves parts of the city0000%
College Acres Public W/D (Sc0220002)Also serves parts of the city0000%

Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.

Check your address in Aiken

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Aiken City of (Sc0210001)'s official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

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Protect your drinking water

If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

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Questions

Does Aiken, SC have lead pipes?

Aiken City of (Sc0210001), which serves Aiken, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.

Who supplies water to Aiken?

EPA's service area maps place most of Aiken in Aiken City of (Sc0210001)'s service area (PWSID SC0210001). Montmorenci W/D (Sc0220008), College Acres Public W/D (Sc0220002) also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Aiken home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Aiken City of (Sc0210001)'s service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.

When will lead pipes in Aiken be replaced?

EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Aiken City of (Sc0210001) whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.