Lead Pipe Map

South Carolina · population 38,158

Lead pipes in Hilton Head Island, SC

No lead lines reported

Most of Hilton Head Island (population 38,158) gets its water from Hilton Head PSD 1 (0720006), which reported 12,056 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.

0% of Hilton Head PSD 1 (0720006)'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%).

0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
12,056Non-lead

Latest lead test for Hilton Head PSD 1 (0720006) (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1 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 Hilton Head PSD 1 (0720006).

Water systems serving Hilton Head Island

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Hilton Head PSD 1 (0720006)Main system0000%
South Island PSD (Sc0720001)Also serves parts of the city0188850.2%
Water Oak Utility Co (Sc0750002)Also serves parts of the city0000%
Broad Creek PSD (Sc0720009)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 Hilton Head Island

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Hilton Head PSD 1 (0720006)'s official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapHilton Head PSD 1 (0720006) details

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.

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

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Hilton Head Island, SC have lead pipes?

Hilton Head PSD 1 (0720006), which serves Hilton Head Island, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.

Who supplies water to Hilton Head Island?

EPA's service area maps place most of Hilton Head Island in Hilton Head PSD 1 (0720006)'s service area (PWSID SC0720006). South Island PSD (Sc0720001), Water Oak Utility Co (Sc0750002), Broad Creek PSD (Sc0720009) also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Hilton Head Island home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Hilton Head PSD 1 (0720006)'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 Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head PSD 1 (0720006) whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.