South Carolina · population 7,360
Lead pipes in Hartsville, SC
3,269 lines still unidentified
Most of Hartsville (population 7,360) gets its water from Hartsville City of (Sc1610003). It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 3,269 of 4,265 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Hartsville City of (Sc1610003)'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 77%
- Non-lead 23%
Latest lead test for Hartsville City of (Sc1610003) (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.8 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 Hartsville City of (Sc1610003).
Water systems serving Hartsville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartsville City of (Sc1610003)Main system | 0 | 0 | 3,269 | 0% |
| Darlington County W&SA (Sc1620001)Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 15,285 | 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 Hartsville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Hartsville City of (Sc1610003)'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
- Darlington2,541 unknown
- Bishopville656 lead + galv. lines
- Timmonsville556 lead + galv. lines
- Florence556 lead + galv. lines
- Cheraw2,617 unknown
- Chesterfieldno lead reported
- Bennettsville594 lead + galv. lines
- Camdenno lead reported
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Questions
Does Hartsville, SC have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Hartsville City of (Sc1610003) still lists 3,269 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hartsville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hartsville in Hartsville City of (Sc1610003)'s service area (PWSID SC1610003). Darlington County W&SA (Sc1620001) also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Hartsville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Hartsville City of (Sc1610003)'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 Hartsville 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 Hartsville City of (Sc1610003) whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.