South Carolina · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Richland County, SC
8 community water systems serving Richland County reported 0 lead and 21 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 461 of unknown material. The most are in Fort Jackson (Sc4010501).
<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 0.3%
- Non-lead 100%
Water systems serving Richland County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Jackson (Sc4010501)Fort Jackson | 0 | 8 | 265 | 0.7% |
| BGWC Raintree Acres (Sc4050015)Irmo | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2.1% |
| BGWC Stonegate (Sc4050014)Irmo | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1.4% |
| BGWC Springfield Acres (Sc4050006)Hopkins | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4.3% |
| BGWC Oakridge Hunt Club (Sc4050019)Hopkins | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.3% |
| BGWC Washington Heights (Sc4050013)Columbia | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.0% |
| Columbia City of (Sc4010001)Columbia | 0 | 0 | 196 | 0% |
| Hopkins Community Water System (4020002)Hopkins | 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 Richland County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Richland County reported 0 lead and 21 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 461 of unknown material.
Which Richland County water systems have the most lead lines?
Fort Jackson (Sc4010501) (8), BGWC Raintree Acres (Sc4050015) (7), BGWC Stonegate (Sc4050014) (2).
How do I check my home in Richland 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.