South Carolina · population 46,316
Lead pipes in Greer, SC
1,809 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Greer (population 46,316) gets its water from Greer CPW. That system reported 0 lead and 1,809 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 25,047, with 23,238 more of unknown material.
7.2% of Greer CPW'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%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 7.2%
- Unknown 93%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for Greer CPW (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 Greer CPW.
Water systems serving Greer
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greer CPWMain system | 0 | 1,809 | 23,238 | 7.2% |
| Blue Ridge Water Co INC (Sc2320003)Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 7,691 | 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 Greer
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Greer CPW'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
- Duncanno lead reported
- Lymanno lead reported
- Wellfordno lead reported
- Reidvilleno lead reported
- Greenvilleno lead reported
- Inmanno lead reported
- Mauldinno lead reported
- Travelers Restno lead reported
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Questions
Does Greer, SC have lead pipes?
Yes. Greer CPW, which serves Greer, reported 0 lead and 1,809 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 23,238 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Greer?
EPA's service area maps place most of Greer in Greer CPW's service area (PWSID SC2310005). Blue Ridge Water Co INC (Sc2320003) also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Greer home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Greer CPW'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 Greer 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 Greer CPW whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.