South Carolina · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Lancaster County, SC
4 community water systems serving Lancaster County reported 0 lead and 59 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,605 of unknown material. The most are in Heath Springs Town of (Sc2910002).
0.1% 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) 0.1%
- Unknown 21%
- Non-lead 79%
Water systems serving Lancaster County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Springs Town of (Sc2910002)Heath Springs | 0 | 59 | 340 | 15% |
| Lancaster County W&SD (Sc2920001)Lancaster | 0 | 0 | 9,265 | 0% |
| Lancaster City of (Sc2910001)Lancaster | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Kershaw Town of (Sc2910003)Kershaw | 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 Lancaster County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Lancaster County reported 0 lead and 59 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,605 of unknown material.
Which Lancaster County water systems have the most lead lines?
Heath Springs Town of (Sc2910002) (59).
How do I check my home in Lancaster 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.