Lead Pipe Map

South Carolina · population 8,821

Lead pipes in Georgetown, SC

294 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Georgetown (population 8,821) gets its water from Georgetown City of (Sc2210001). That system reported 0 lead and 294 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,759, with 4,465 more of unknown material.

6.2% of Georgetown City of (Sc2210001)'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
294Galvanized, replace
4,465Unknown material
0Non-lead

Latest lead test for Georgetown City of (Sc2210001) (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 7.4 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 Georgetown City of (Sc2210001).

Water systems serving Georgetown

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Georgetown City of (Sc2210001)Main system02944,4656.2%
Georgetown Rural Comm WA (2220001)Also serves parts of the city0000%
Gcwsd Wedgefield Plantation (2220006)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 Georgetown

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Georgetown City of (Sc2210001)'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

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Questions

Does Georgetown, SC have lead pipes?

Yes. Georgetown City of (Sc2210001), which serves Georgetown, reported 0 lead and 294 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,465 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Georgetown?

EPA's service area maps place most of Georgetown in Georgetown City of (Sc2210001)'s service area (PWSID SC2210001). Georgetown Rural Comm WA (2220001), Gcwsd Wedgefield Plantation (2220006) also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on Georgetown City of (Sc2210001)'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 Georgetown 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 Georgetown City of (Sc2210001) whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.