Lead Pipe Map

South Carolina · population 12,546

Lead pipes in Gaffney, SC

39 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Gaffney (population 12,546) gets its water from Gaffney BPW (Sc1110001). That system reported 0 lead and 39 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 11,765, with 0 more of unknown material.

0.3% of Gaffney BPW (Sc1110001)'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
39Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
11,726Non-lead

Latest lead test for Gaffney BPW (Sc1110001) (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): not detected 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 Gaffney BPW (Sc1110001).

Water systems serving Gaffney

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Gaffney BPW (Sc1110001)Main system03900.3%
Grassy Pond Water Co INC (Sc1120002)Also serves parts of the city0000%
Daniel Morgan Water District (1120001)Also serves parts of the city001,2520%
Draytonville Water Dist (Sc1120003)Also serves parts of the city001,4820%

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 Gaffney

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Gaffney BPW (Sc1110001)'s official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapGaffney BPW (Sc1110001) details

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.

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 Gaffney, SC have lead pipes?

Yes. Gaffney BPW (Sc1110001), which serves Gaffney, reported 0 lead and 39 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Gaffney?

EPA's service area maps place most of Gaffney in Gaffney BPW (Sc1110001)'s service area (PWSID SC1110001). Grassy Pond Water Co INC (Sc1120002), Daniel Morgan Water District (1120001), Draytonville Water Dist (Sc1120003) also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on Gaffney BPW (Sc1110001)'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 Gaffney 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 Gaffney BPW (Sc1110001) whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.