South Carolina · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Sumter County, SC
8 community water systems serving Sumter County reported 0 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,042 of unknown material. The most are in BGWC Oakland Plantation (Sc4350006).
<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 5.1%
- Non-lead 95%
Water systems serving Sumter County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGWC Oakland Plantation (Sc4350006)Sumter | 0 | 16 | 0 | 4.5% |
| Shaw AFB (Sc4310501)Sumter County | 0 | 1 | 103 | <0.1% |
| High HillsDalzell | 0 | 0 | 1,858 | 0% |
| BGWC Pocalla Development (Sc4350007)Sumter | 0 | 0 | 81 | 0% |
| Sumter City of (Sc4310001)Sumter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Dalzell Water District (Sc4320001)Dalzell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Oswego Rural Water Co (Sc4320006)Sumter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sumter Co-Wedgefield-Stateburg WDWedgefield | 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 Sumter County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Sumter County reported 0 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,042 of unknown material.
Which Sumter County water systems have the most lead lines?
BGWC Oakland Plantation (Sc4350006) (16), Shaw AFB (Sc4310501) (1).
How do I check my home in Sumter 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.