Gloverville, SC Water Safety: 99/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 3 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Gloverville tap water earns a high safety grade — above-average compliance with SC and federal standards.
How Gloverville Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Facts for Gloverville Residents
- Average lead level: 0.0017 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 54% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- CDC health risk index: 13.54 — above typical levels.
Gloverville's Water Providers
3 independent water providers serve Gloverville, SC — 3 systems appear in federal records.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Gloverville, South Carolina (population ~419), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 21,048 people region-wide.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Gloverville — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Gloverville: A (99/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Gloverville water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0017 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29828 | A | Valley Psa (sc0220012) | 7,752 |
All ZIP Codes in Gloverville
- 29828 [A]
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.
Gloverville Community Health Snapshot
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Gloverville Infrastructure Age
With 54% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
When a city's housing median build year is 1974, as in Gloverville, the implication for water quality research is straightforward: municipal-level data captures what leaves the treatment plant, but household plumbing from before 1986 determines what actually arrives at the tap. In cities where older housing predominates, that gap between system-level and household-level data is widest.
Over half of homes in Gloverville were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Gloverville: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Older stock in Gloverville represents 54% of the inventory, and citywide monitoring runs at or above the federal action level — making an in-home read a standard household-level step.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Gloverville, SC