South Carolina · population 3,352
Lead pipes in Liberty, SC
1,490 lines still unidentified
Most of Liberty (population 3,352) gets its water from Liberty City of (Sc3910003). It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,490 of 1,795 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Liberty City of (Sc3910003)'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 83%
- Non-lead 17%
Latest lead test for Liberty City of (Sc3910003) (Jan 2020–Dec 2022): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015, 1 still open for Liberty City of (Sc3910003).
Water systems serving Liberty
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty City of (Sc3910003)Main system | 0 | 0 | 1,490 | 0% |
| Southside W/D (3920010)Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Liberty
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Liberty City of (Sc3910003)'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
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Questions
Does Liberty, SC have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Liberty City of (Sc3910003) still lists 1,490 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Liberty?
EPA's service area maps place most of Liberty in Liberty City of (Sc3910003)'s service area (PWSID SC3910003). Southside W/D (3920010) also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Liberty home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Liberty City of (Sc3910003)'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 Liberty 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 Liberty City of (Sc3910003) whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.