Lead Pipe Map

South Carolina · population 18,610

Lead pipes in Clemson, SC

No lead lines reported

Most of Clemson (population 18,610) gets its water from Clemson City of (Sc3910004), which reported 7,204 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.

0% of Clemson City of (Sc3910004)'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
7,204Non-lead

Latest lead test for Clemson City of (Sc3910004) (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 5 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 2 still open for Clemson City of (Sc3910004).

Water systems serving Clemson

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Clemson City of (Sc3910004)Main system0000%
Clemson University (Sc3910006)Also serves parts of the city0000%
Pendleton Town of (Sc0410006)Serves nearby areas0000%

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 Clemson

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Clemson City of (Sc3910004)'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

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Clemson, SC have lead pipes?

Clemson City of (Sc3910004), which serves Clemson, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.

Who supplies water to Clemson?

EPA's service area maps place most of Clemson in Clemson City of (Sc3910004)'s service area (PWSID SC3910004). Clemson University (Sc3910006), Pendleton Town of (Sc0410006) also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on Clemson City of (Sc3910004)'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 Clemson 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 Clemson City of (Sc3910004) whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.