South Carolina · population 7,595
Lead pipes in Bennettsville, SC
594 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Bennettsville (population 7,595) gets its water from Bennettsville City of (Sc3410001). That system reported 3 lead and 591 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,212, with 1 more of unknown material.
14% of Bennettsville City of (Sc3410001)'s service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the South Carolina average (0.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 14%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 86%
Latest lead test for Bennettsville City of (Sc3410001) (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1 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 Bennettsville City of (Sc3410001).
Water systems serving Bennettsville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennettsville City of (Sc3410001)Main system | 3 | 591 | 1 | 14% |
| Marlboro Water Co (Sc3420001)Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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 Bennettsville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Bennettsville City of (Sc3410001)'s official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
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.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- McColl512 unknown
- Cheraw2,617 unknown
- Dillon2,290 unknown
- Chesterfieldno lead reported
- Latta1,028 unknown
- Darlington2,541 unknown
- Hartsville3,269 unknown
- Florence556 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Bennettsville, SC have lead pipes?
Yes. Bennettsville City of (Sc3410001), which serves Bennettsville, reported 3 lead and 591 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Bennettsville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bennettsville in Bennettsville City of (Sc3410001)'s service area (PWSID SC3410001). Marlboro Water Co (Sc3420001) also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Bennettsville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Bennettsville City of (Sc3410001)'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 Bennettsville 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 Bennettsville City of (Sc3410001) whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.