South Carolina · population 6,045
Lead pipes in Darlington, SC
2,541 lines still unidentified
Most of Darlington (population 6,045) gets its water from Darlington City of (Sc1610001). It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 2,541 of 3,017 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Darlington City of (Sc1610001)'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%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 84%
- Non-lead 16%
Latest lead test for Darlington City of (Sc1610001) (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 0.4 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Darlington City of (Sc1610001).
Water systems serving Darlington
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington City of (Sc1610001)Main system | 0 | 0 | 2,541 | 0% |
| Darlington County W&SA (Sc1620001)Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 15,285 | 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 Darlington
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Darlington City of (Sc1610001)'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
- Florence556 lead + galv. lines
- Timmonsville556 lead + galv. lines
- Hartsville3,269 unknown
- Bishopville656 lead + galv. lines
- Bennettsville594 lead + galv. lines
- Latta1,028 unknown
- Pamplicono lead reported
- Cheraw2,617 unknown
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Questions
Does Darlington, SC have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Darlington City of (Sc1610001) still lists 2,541 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Darlington?
EPA's service area maps place most of Darlington in Darlington City of (Sc1610001)'s service area (PWSID SC1610001). Darlington County W&SA (Sc1620001) also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Darlington home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Darlington City of (Sc1610001)'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 Darlington 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 Darlington City of (Sc1610001) whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.