South Carolina · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Georgetown County, SC
10 community water systems serving Georgetown County reported 0 lead and 294 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,591 of unknown material. The most are in Georgetown City of (Sc2210001).
0.9% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the South Carolina average (0.8%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.9%
- Unknown 21%
- Non-lead 78%
Water systems serving Georgetown County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown City of (Sc2210001)Georgetown | 0 | 294 | 4,465 | 6.2% |
| Gcwsd Kilsock Water Sys (Sc2220002)Pawleys Island | 0 | 0 | 2,121 | 0% |
| Andrews Town of (Sc2210003)Andrews | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Gcwsd Waccamaw Neck (Sc2220010)Pawleys Island | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Georgetown Rural Comm WA (2220001)Georgetown | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Gcwsd Carvers Bay (Sc2220013)Georgetown County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Browns Ferry Water Co (Sc2220003)Georgetown County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Gcwsd Garden City Point (Sc2220011)Pawleys Island | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Gcwsd Wedgefield Plantation (2220006)Pawleys Island | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Gcwsd Plantersville Sys (2220004)Pawleys Island | 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 Georgetown County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Georgetown County reported 0 lead and 294 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,591 of unknown material.
Which Georgetown County water systems have the most lead lines?
Georgetown City of (Sc2210001) (294).
How do I check my home in Georgetown 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.