Lead Pipe Map

South Carolina · population 2,880

Lead pipes in Bishopville, SC

656 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Bishopville (population 2,880) gets its water from Bishopville Town of (Sc3110001). That system reported 0 lead and 656 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,770, with 0 more of unknown material.

37% of Bishopville Town of (Sc3110001)'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%).

0Lead
656Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
1,114Non-lead

Latest lead test for Bishopville Town of (Sc3110001) (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 2.2 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 Bishopville Town of (Sc3110001).

Water systems serving Bishopville

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Bishopville Town of (Sc3110001)Main system0656037%
Darlington County W&SA (Sc1620001)Serves nearby areas0015,2850%

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 Bishopville

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Bishopville Town of (Sc3110001)'s official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapBishopville Town of (Sc3110001) details

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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 Bishopville, SC have lead pipes?

Yes. Bishopville Town of (Sc3110001), which serves Bishopville, reported 0 lead and 656 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Bishopville?

EPA's service area maps place most of Bishopville in Bishopville Town of (Sc3110001)'s service area (PWSID SC3110001). Darlington County W&SA (Sc1620001) also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on Bishopville Town of (Sc3110001)'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 Bishopville 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 Bishopville Town of (Sc3110001) whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.