South Carolina · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Florence County, SC
7 community water systems serving Florence County reported 1 lead and 907 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,431 of unknown material. The most are in Florence City of (Sc2110001).
2.1% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the South Carolina average (0.8%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.1%
- Unknown 22%
- Non-lead 76%
Water systems serving Florence County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence City of (Sc2110001)Florence | 0 | 556 | 5,393 | 1.6% |
| Johnsonville City of (Sc2110011)Johnsonville | 0 | 290 | 1 | 37% |
| Olanta Town of (Sc2110006)Olanta | 1 | 61 | 177 | 13% |
| Lake City City of (Sc2110007)Lake City | 0 | 0 | 3,403 | 0% |
| Scranton Town of (Sc2110009)Scranton | 0 | 0 | 457 | 0% |
| Coward Town of (Sc2110012)Coward | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Pamplico Town of (Sc2110010)Pamplico | 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 Florence County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Florence County reported 1 lead and 907 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,431 of unknown material.
Which Florence County water systems have the most lead lines?
Florence City of (Sc2110001) (556), Johnsonville City of (Sc2110011) (290), Olanta Town of (Sc2110006) (62).
How do I check my home in Florence 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.