South Carolina · population 5,916
Lead pipes in Lake, SC
3,403 lines still unidentified
Most of Lake (population 5,916) gets its water from Lake City City of (Sc2110007). It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 3,403 of 3,895 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Lake City City of (Sc2110007)'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 87%
- Non-lead 13%
Latest lead test for Lake City City of (Sc2110007) (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 0.9 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 Lake City City of (Sc2110007).
Water systems serving Lake
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City City of (Sc2110007)Main system | 0 | 0 | 3,403 | 0% |
| Scranton Town of (Sc2110009)Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 457 | 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 Lake
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lake City City of (Sc2110007)'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
- Pamplicono lead reported
- Kingstreeno lead reported
- Johnsonville290 lead + galv. lines
- Timmonsville556 lead + galv. lines
- Florence556 lead + galv. lines
- Manning2,432 unknown
- Marion3,635 unknown
- Darlington2,541 unknown
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Questions
Does Lake, SC have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Lake City City of (Sc2110007) still lists 3,403 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lake?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lake in Lake City City of (Sc2110007)'s service area (PWSID SC2110007). Scranton Town of (Sc2110009) also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lake home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lake City City of (Sc2110007)'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 Lake 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 Lake City City of (Sc2110007) whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.