Lead Pipe Map

South Carolina · 25 community water systems

Lead pipes in Lexington County, SC

25 community water systems serving Lexington County reported 0 lead and 205 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,689 of unknown material. The most are in West Columbia City of (Sc3210004).

0.3% 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%).

0Lead
205Galvanized, replace
7,689Unknown
52,766Non-lead

Water systems serving Lexington County

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% leadPeople
West Columbia City of (Sc3210004)West Columbia01516,6362.2%34,028
Lexington Town of (3210001)Lexington03900.3%24,284
BGWC I-20 (Sc3250012)West Columbia0400.1%7,435
BGWC Bellemead S/D (3250031)Lexington0301.7%462
Swansea Town of (Sc3210006)Swansea027650.3%1,923
BGWC Lake Village (Sc3250054)Lexington0202.0%197
BGWC Heatherwood-Blue Ridge (Sc3250015)West Columbia0100.5%478
BGWC Dutchman Shores (Sc3250021)Chapin0100.6%335
BGWC Sangaree MHP (Sc3260012)Gaston0101.7%174
BGWC Idlewood (Sc3250017)West Columbia0102.0%134
Lake Lodge Apartments (Sc3270301)Lexington00930%130
BGWC Lands End Condos (Sc3270300)West Columbia00690%330
BGWC Westside Terrace (3250002)West Columbia00640%172
BGWC Murray Park Estates (Sc3250019)Lexington00490%125
Hermitage MHP (Sc3260189)Lexington0080%100
Hidden Acres MHP (Sc3260207)West Columbia0050%74
Joint Muni WSC (Sc3220003)Lexington0000%54,868
Cayce City of (Sc3210003)Cayce0000%17,460
Gilbert-Summit WD (3220001)Gilbert0000%10,400
Gaston Rural Water Dist (Sc3220002)Gaston0000%7,550
Batesburg Leesville DPW (Sc3210002)Batesburg0000%6,814
Amicks Ferry WTR System (Sc3250077)Chapin0000%3,937
BGWC Glenn Village II (Sc3250058)West Columbia0000%1,430
Lcjmwsc-Pelion Town of (Sc3210010)Pelion0000%1,106
Rolling Meadows MHP (3260027)West Columbia0000%1,056

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

  1. Check the pipe where water enters your home.
  2. Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
  3. Test your water, often free through the utility.
  4. Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.

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Questions

Does Lexington County have lead pipes?

Yes. Water systems serving Lexington County reported 0 lead and 205 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,689 of unknown material.

Which Lexington County water systems have the most lead lines?

West Columbia City of (Sc3210004) (151), Lexington Town of (3210001) (39), BGWC I-20 (Sc3250012) (4).

How do I check my home in Lexington 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.