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Georgetown County, SC Water Quality

Water quality data for 4 public water systems serving Georgetown County, South Carolina — based on EPA SDWIS enforcement records, lead testing results, and health-based violation history.

📅 2026 Report 🔄 Data updated 2026 Q2 📍 4 water systems · 7 cities
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Caution Advised — Some Systems Need Attention

Some systems have elevated lead levels or active violations. Check your specific city below.

C

Georgetown County Earns a C

Georgetown County: 7 communities across 4 water systems. 100.0% have no open violations.

  • Median lead where detected: 6.90 ppb
  • 7 communities with a lead detection, 0 reporting none detected
  • 5 communities with PFAS above the federal limit
  • 0 with significant inspection deficiencies
  • 100.0% of communities have no open violations
6.9 ppb
Median Lead Level
County-wide, 90th percentile
4
Water Systems
Active CWS & NTNCWS
100%
Violation-Free
No active violations on record
How we grade counties: MyWaterIQ uses EPA SDWIS enforcement data — actual MCL violations and lead test results — not the aspirational MCLG targets used by some sites. A grade reflects real compliance history, not theoretical risk. Learn more →

Cities by Water Quality

⭐ Best Performing
  • Andrews
    2.00 ppb
    No federal limits exceeded on record
    A
  • Dunbar
    0.25 ppb
    No federal limits exceeded on record
    B
  • Murrells Inlet
    6.90 ppb
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
    C
  • Litchfield Beach
    6.90 ppb
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
    C
  • DeBordieu Colony
    6.90 ppb
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
    C
⚠ Needs Attention
  • Georgetown
    7.40 ppb
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
    D
  • Murrells Inlet
    6.90 ppb
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
    C
  • Litchfield Beach
    6.90 ppb
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
    C
  • DeBordieu Colony
    6.90 ppb
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
    C
  • Pawleys Island
    6.90 ppb
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
    C
County Lead Level — Median 6.9 ppb
Based on most recent 90th percentile lead tests across all reporting systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
County median: 6.9 ppb — 46% of the federal action level
Systems by Lead Level
Under 5 ppb
2
5 – 10 ppb
5

All Cities in Georgetown County

Murrells Inlet 6.90 ppb C
Georgetown 7.40 ppb D
Litchfield Beach 6.90 ppb C
Andrews 2.00 ppb A
Dunbar 0.25 ppb B
DeBordieu Colony 6.90 ppb C
Pawleys Island 6.90 ppb C
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About Georgetown County Drinking Water

Georgetown County is served by 4 water systems covering 7 communities. No community here has an open violation on record.

Of the communities reporting lead results, 7 recorded a detection, with a median of 6.90 ppb — 46% of the federal action level. 0 reported none detected, which means below the laboratory limit rather than an absence of lead.

5 of 7 communities have PFAS above the limits EPA set in 2024, measured as a running annual average at each sampling point. State inspectors recorded no significant deficiencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Georgetown County tap water safe to drink?▼
No community in Georgetown County has an open violation on record. 5 of 7 have PFAS above the federal limit, which is the main open concern.
What is the lead level in Georgetown County?▼
Among communities with a detection the median is 6.90 ppb, 46% of the 15 ppb action level. 0 reported none detected and 0 reported no result.
How many water systems serve Georgetown County?▼
4 community water systems serve 7 communities here.
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