South Carolina · population 50,352
Lead pipes in Goose Creek, SC
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Goose Creek (population 50,352) gets its water from Goose Creek City of (Sc0810004). That system reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 11,806, with 4,846 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Goose Creek City of (Sc0810004)'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) <0.1%
- Unknown 41%
- Non-lead 59%
Latest lead test for Goose Creek City of (Sc0810004) (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 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 Goose Creek City of (Sc0810004).
Water systems serving Goose Creek
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek City of (Sc0810004)Main system | 0 | 1 | 4,846 | <0.1% |
| Charleston Water System (Sc1010001)Serves nearby areas | 6,504 | 2 | 65,064 | 4.8% |
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 Goose Creek
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Goose Creek City of (Sc0810004)'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
- Hanahan6,506 lead + galv. lines
- North Charleston6,506 lead + galv. lines
- Lincolnvilleno lead reported
- Summervilleno lead reported
- Charleston6,506 lead + galv. lines
- Moncks Corner1,630 unknown
- Mount Pleasantno lead reported
- James Island6,506 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Goose Creek, SC have lead pipes?
Yes. Goose Creek City of (Sc0810004), which serves Goose Creek, reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,846 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Goose Creek?
EPA's service area maps place most of Goose Creek in Goose Creek City of (Sc0810004)'s service area (PWSID SC0810004). Charleston Water System (Sc1010001) also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Goose Creek home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Goose Creek City of (Sc0810004)'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 Goose Creek 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 Goose Creek City of (Sc0810004) whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.