South Carolina · population 18,418
Lead pipes in West Columbia, SC
151 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of West Columbia (population 18,418) gets its water from West Columbia City of (Sc3210004). That system reported 0 lead and 151 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,813, with 6,636 more of unknown material.
2.2% of West Columbia City of (Sc3210004)'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) 2.2%
- Unknown 97%
- Non-lead 0.4%
Latest lead test for West Columbia City of (Sc3210004) (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 3 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 West Columbia City of (Sc3210004).
Water systems serving West Columbia
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Columbia City of (Sc3210004)Main system | 0 | 151 | 6,636 | 2.2% |
| BGWC I-20 (Sc3250012)Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.1% |
| BGWC Heatherwood-Blue Ridge (Sc3250015)Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.5% |
| BGWC Idlewood (Sc3250017)Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.0% |
| BGWC Glenn Village II (Sc3250058)Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Rolling Meadows MHP (3260027)Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| BGWC Lands End Condos (Sc3270300)Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 69 | 0% |
| BGWC Westside Terrace (3250002)Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 64 | 0% |
| Hidden Acres MHP (Sc3260207)Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Cayce City of (Sc3210003)Serves nearby areas | 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 West Columbia
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on West Columbia City of (Sc3210004)'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
- Springdaleno lead reported
- Cayceno lead reported
- South Congareeno lead reported
- Pine Ridgeno lead reported
- Lexington39 lead + galv. lines
- Forest Acres196 unknown
- Irmo196 unknown
- Columbia196 unknown
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Questions
Does West Columbia, SC have lead pipes?
Yes. West Columbia City of (Sc3210004), which serves West Columbia, reported 0 lead and 151 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,636 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to West Columbia?
EPA's service area maps place most of West Columbia in West Columbia City of (Sc3210004)'s service area (PWSID SC3210004). BGWC I-20 (Sc3250012), BGWC Heatherwood-Blue Ridge (Sc3250015), BGWC Idlewood (Sc3250017), BGWC Glenn Village II (Sc3250058), Rolling Meadows MHP (3260027), BGWC Lands End Condos (Sc3270300), BGWC Westside Terrace (3250002), Hidden Acres MHP (Sc3260207), Cayce City of (Sc3210003) also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my West Columbia home has a lead service line?
Search your address on West Columbia City of (Sc3210004)'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 West Columbia 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 West Columbia City of (Sc3210004) whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.