South Carolina · population 2,117
Lead pipes in Timmonsville, SC
556 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Timmonsville (population 2,117) gets its water from Florence City of (Sc2110001). That system reported 0 lead and 556 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 35,124, with 5,393 more of unknown material.
1.6% of Florence City of (Sc2110001)'s service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the South Carolina average (0.8%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.6%
- Unknown 15%
- Non-lead 83%
Latest lead test for Florence City of (Sc2110001) (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.1 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 Florence City of (Sc2110001).
Water systems serving Timmonsville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence City of (Sc2110001)Main system | 0 | 556 | 5,393 | 1.6% |
| 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 Timmonsville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Florence City of (Sc2110001)'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
- Florence556 lead + galv. lines
- Darlington2,541 unknown
- Hartsville3,269 unknown
- Bishopville656 lead + galv. lines
- Lake3,403 unknown
- Pamplicono lead reported
- Sumterno lead reported
- Marion3,635 unknown
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Questions
Does Timmonsville, SC have lead pipes?
Yes. Florence City of (Sc2110001), which serves Timmonsville, reported 0 lead and 556 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,393 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Timmonsville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Timmonsville in Florence City of (Sc2110001)'s service area (PWSID SC2110001). Darlington County W&SA (Sc1620001) also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Timmonsville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Florence City of (Sc2110001)'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 Timmonsville 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 Florence City of (Sc2110001) whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.