CITY REPORT SC

Mayo, SC Home Safety: Home Safety 83/100

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Mayo: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

Based on available records, Mayo, SC holds an A or B ZipCheckup grade.

How Mayo Compares

Mayo83/100
South Carolina avg80/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
0
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
B · 83
Avg Safety Score
Zone 2
County Radon Potential (Moderate)

What You Should Know About Mayo Water

  • Homes built before 1986: 72% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.55.

Who Supplies Your Water in Mayo

One water system is listed below for Mayo, SC; federal data link 1 to the area overall.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Mayo, South Carolina (population ~347), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 18,152 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.

Home Safety Score

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

Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:

Factor What It Measures
Water Quality EPA violations and compliance history
PFAS MCL Screen UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs
Radon Risk EPA radon zone classification
Annual AQI EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days

Water Sources

Mayo water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: reported as 0 mg/L (a reported 0 is not proof of no lead; check the source record for its reporting limit) (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score System Population
29368 B Lcf Water District (sc4220010) 18,152

All ZIP Codes in Mayo

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Health Outcomes in Mayo

9.7%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
13.5%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
17.3%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 9.7% ↓
Diabetes 13.5% ↑
Mental Health 17.3% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Housing & Infrastructure in Mayo

1976
Median Build Year
72%
Built Before 1986
37%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 72% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

If you live in one of the pre-1986 homes in Mayo, a certified lab test for lead is the direct way to learn what your tap delivers; the median build year of 1976 is only context.

1976
Median Year Built
72%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
37%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (37%) 1970–1986 (35%) Post-1986 (28%)

Over half of homes in Mayo were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Mayo

72%
Homes Built Before 1986

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Mayo, SC?
Mayo has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100 (Grade B) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. The available EPA record reports no violations for ZIP codes with reported counts. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How does Mayo compare to South Carolina average?
Mayo has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100, which is at or above the South Carolina state average of 80/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Mayo?
Our records map 1 water system to 1 ZIP code in Mayo. The related population figure in our data is approximately 347 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Mayo, SC Home Safety: Home Safety 83/100. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/sc/mayo/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Mayo, SC Home Safety: Home Safety 83/100}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/cities/sc/mayo/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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