South Carolina · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Newberry County, SC
4 community water systems serving Newberry County reported 0 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,996 of unknown material. The most are in Prosperity Town of (Sc3610005).
<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 49%
- Non-lead 51%
Water systems serving Newberry County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prosperity Town of (Sc3610005)Prosperity | 0 | 4 | 271 | 0.5% |
| Newberry Co W&SA (Sc3620002)Newberry | 0 | 0 | 3,132 | 0% |
| Newberry City of (Sc3610001)Newberry | 0 | 0 | 2,593 | 0% |
| Whitmire Town of (Sc3610004)Whitmire | 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 Newberry County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Newberry County reported 0 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,996 of unknown material.
Which Newberry County water systems have the most lead lines?
Prosperity Town of (Sc3610005) (4).
How do I check my home in Newberry 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.