Drinking water tracked for Hickory Grove by SC authorities posts above-average scores — the majority of systems are free from health-based exceedances and the city's grade sits above the state median.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

Overview

We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Hickory Grove, South Carolina (population ~1,585), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 18,927 people region-wide.

No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Hickory Grove — an excellent indicator of water quality.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Hickory Grove: B (83/100)

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

Hickory Grove water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

• Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0020 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
• 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Areas with No Violations

All ZIP Codes in Hickory Grove

• 29717 [B]

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.

Housing Age Profile

Development in Hickory Grove unfolded across multiple decades, and the median build year of 1982 reflects a housing inventory where eras of construction are genuinely mixed — including portions that predate the federal prohibition on lead solder in plumbing.

1982

Median Year Built

48%

Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)

24%

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Pre-1970 (24%) 1970–1986 (24%) Post-1986 (52%)

Most homes in Hickory Grove were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Hickory Grove Homeowners

Property equity in Hickory Grove runs well ahead of estimated remediation costs — a cost-to-value ratio that sits in the low tier, meaning documented water and safety issues here are the kind homeowners can plan to address without treating the expense as a significant budget event relative to what their homes are worth.

Median Home Value

$160,800

Est. Remediation

$400

Remediation as % of home value 0.3%

Remediation costs in Hickory Grove are relatively low compared to home values. The $0–$800 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 22% below the South Carolina average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Hickory Grove

48%

Homes Built Before 1986

0.002

mg/L Avg Lead (Limit: 0.015)

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.

Reading the local data together points toward a structural gap that matters more here than in low-exposure communities. 48% of Hickory Grove stock comes from the pre-rule era, and citywide monitoring either approaches or sits beyond the federal benchmark under Lead and Copper Rule sampling. A baseline kit fits the routine-diligence category, with certified filtration available via retailer networks where confirmed faucet results warrant additional measures.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.