South Carolina · population 22,667
Lead pipes in Greenwood, SC
1,919 lines still unidentified
Most of Greenwood (population 22,667) gets its water from Greenwood CPW (2410001). It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,919 of 24,859 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Greenwood CPW (2410001)'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 7.7%
- Non-lead 92%
Latest lead test for Greenwood CPW (2410001) (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 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 Greenwood CPW (2410001).
Water systems serving Greenwood
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood CPW (2410001)Main system | 0 | 0 | 1,919 | 0% |
| Hyde Park S/D (Sc2450001)Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 87 | 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 Greenwood
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Greenwood CPW (2410001)'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
- Ninety Sixno lead reported
- Abbeville3,158 unknown
- Ware Shoalsno lead reported
- Due West24 lead + galv. lines
- McCormick142 lead + galv. lines
- Honea Path112 lead + galv. lines
- Laurensno lead reported
- Clinton4,237 unknown
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Questions
Does Greenwood, SC have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Greenwood CPW (2410001) still lists 1,919 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Greenwood?
EPA's service area maps place most of Greenwood in Greenwood CPW (2410001)'s service area (PWSID SC2410001). Hyde Park S/D (Sc2450001) also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Greenwood home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Greenwood CPW (2410001)'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 Greenwood 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 Greenwood CPW (2410001) whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.