South Carolina · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Marlboro County, SC
5 community water systems serving Marlboro County reported 3 lead and 1,050 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 513 of unknown material. The most are in Bennettsville City of (Sc3410001).
11% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the South Carolina average (0.8%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 11%
- Unknown 5.4%
- Non-lead 83%
Water systems serving Marlboro County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennettsville City of (Sc3410001)Bennettsville | 3 | 591 | 1 | 14% |
| Wallace Water CompanyWallace | 0 | 427 | 0 | 22% |
| Clio Town of (Sc3410002)Clio | 0 | 32 | 0 | 7.5% |
| McColl Town of (Sc3410003)McColl | 0 | 0 | 512 | 0% |
| Marlboro Water Co (Sc3420001)Bennettsville | 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 Marlboro County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Marlboro County reported 3 lead and 1,050 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 513 of unknown material.
Which Marlboro County water systems have the most lead lines?
Bennettsville City of (Sc3410001) (594), Wallace Water Company (427), Clio Town of (Sc3410002) (32).
How do I check my home in Marlboro 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.