South Carolina · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Abbeville County, SC
4 community water systems serving Abbeville County reported 24 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,642 of unknown material. The most are in Donalds-Due West W&SA (Sc0120001).
0.3% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the South Carolina average (0.8%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 52%
- Non-lead 47%
Water systems serving Abbeville County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donalds-Due West W&SA (Sc0120001)Abbeville County | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0.8% |
| Abbeville City of (Sc0110001)Abbeville | 0 | 0 | 3,158 | 0% |
| Calhoun Falls Town of (Sc0110002)Calhoun Falls | 0 | 0 | 435 | 0% |
| BGWC Purdy Shores (Sc0150014)Abbeville County | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Abbeville County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Abbeville County reported 24 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,642 of unknown material.
Which Abbeville County water systems have the most lead lines?
Donalds-Due West W&SA (Sc0120001) (24).
How do I check my home in Abbeville County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.