South Carolina · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Cherokee County, SC
6 community water systems serving Cherokee County reported 0 lead and 39 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,477 of unknown material. The most are in Gaffney BPW (Sc1110001).
0.2% 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 19%
- Non-lead 81%
Water systems serving Cherokee County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaffney BPW (Sc1110001)Gaffney | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0.3% |
| Blacksburg Town of (Sc1110002)Blacksburg | 0 | 0 | 1,743 | 0% |
| Draytonville Water Dist (Sc1120003)Gaffney | 0 | 0 | 1,482 | 0% |
| Daniel Morgan Water District (1120001)Gaffney | 0 | 0 | 1,252 | 0% |
| Grassy Pond Water Co INC (Sc1120002)Gaffney | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Goucher WD (1120004)Pacolet | 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 Cherokee County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Cherokee County reported 0 lead and 39 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,477 of unknown material.
Which Cherokee County water systems have the most lead lines?
Gaffney BPW (Sc1110001) (39).
How do I check my home in Cherokee 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.