SPARTANBURG WATER SYSTEM (4210001) Lead Service Line Inventory

What is this page about?

Spartanburg Water System serves 166,364 people across South Carolina. This page tells you what we know about lead service lines (LSLs)—the pipes that connect the public water main to homes—in their service area.

Lead service lines can leach lead into drinking water, especially in homes with older plumbing or when water chemistry conditions favor corrosion. The EPA requires all water utilities to inventory their lead service lines and share that information with the public.

What we know about Spartanburg Water System's inventory

As of our last update, no lead service line inventory data was publicly available from Spartanburg Water System. This does not mean there are no lead lines—it means the utility has not yet published a detailed breakdown of how many lines are confirmed lead, galvanized (which may contain lead), unknown, or non-lead.

Water systems are required under the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) to develop and maintain a complete inventory. If you live in Spartanburg's service area and haven't seen this information, it may still be in progress.

What affects your risk?

Your exposure to lead depends on several factors:

• Service line material: Lead, galvanized steel, copper, or plastic all carry different risks.
• Home age: Homes built before 1986 are more likely to have lead or galvanized lines.
• Water chemistry: Acidic water or low alkalinity can increase corrosion and leaching.
• How long water sits: Water that sits in pipes overnight or during vacations has more time to pick up lead.

Even if your service line is not lead, interior plumbing (solder, fittings) in older homes can contain lead.

How to find out about your specific address

Contact Spartanburg Water System directly. They can tell you:

• Whether your service line is lead, galvanized, or another material
• Whether an inventory exists and where to access it
• What testing options are available
• Whether replacement programs or funding are available

If you're concerned about lead in your water, the CDC recommends testing. A simple water test is inexpensive and can detect lead levels.

Next steps for residents

• Contact your water utility: Call Spartanburg Water System and ask about your service line material and their lead inventory status.
• Test your water: Request a free or low-cost test from your local health department, or purchase a certified test kit.
• Check your home's age and plumbing: Homes built before 1986 are higher risk. Ask a plumber to inspect visible pipes and solder.
• Learn about filters and flushing: If you rent or can't replace a lead line, NSF-certified filters and flushing protocols can reduce exposure.

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