South Carolina · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Charleston County, SC
9 community water systems serving Charleston County reported 6,504 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 65,064 of unknown material. The most are in Charleston Water System (Sc1010001).
3.4% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the South Carolina average (0.8%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 3.4%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 34%
- Non-lead 63%
Water systems serving Charleston County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Water System (Sc1010001)Charleston | 6,504 | 2 | 65,064 | 4.8% |
| Mt Pleasant Waterworks (Sc1010002)Mount Pleasant | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| St John'S Water (Sc1020002)Johns Island (Sta.) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Kiawah Island Utility (Sc1010008)Johns Island (Sta.) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Isle of Palms W/S Comm (Sc1010004)Isle Of Palms | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Seabrook Island Town of (1010009)Seabrook | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Folly Beach City of (1010005)Folly Beach | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sullivans Island Town of (1010003)Sullivans Island | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lincolnville Town of (Sc1010007)Lincolnville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Charleston County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Charleston County reported 6,504 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 65,064 of unknown material.
Which Charleston County water systems have the most lead lines?
Charleston Water System (Sc1010001) (6,506).
How do I check my home in Charleston 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.