Patrick, SC Water Safety: 66/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated 2026-07-16
ZipCheckup grade for Patrick: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Patrick water quality is uneven - some service areas show clean compliance; others carry documented violations in SC EPA records.
How Patrick Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-16
What You Should Know About Patrick Water
- Homes built before 1986: 43% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- CDC health risk index: 16.41 - above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Patrick
Residential addresses in Patrick, SC are served by 2 primary water providers out of 2 systems in federal records. Each system maintains separate infrastructure and files its own EPA compliance reports, so service conditions are not uniform across the city.
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Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Patrick, South Carolina (population ~2,527), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 32,016 people region-wide.
No EPA violations are recorded for the tracked water systems in Patrick as of the latest reporting period.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Patrick: C (66/100)
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
Patrick water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Patrick
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29584 | C | Cheraw Town of (sc1310001) | 6,325 |
All ZIP Codes in Patrick
- 29584 [C]
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.
Health Outcomes in Patrick
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
Housing & Infrastructure in Patrick
With 43% 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
Prohibited from residential plumbing since 1986, lead solder divides Patrick's housing stock along a timeline that the median build year of 1981 straddles. A meaningful share of homes predates the ban - a configuration that places moderate aggregate pressure on plumbing-related lead risk, distributed unevenly across neighborhoods.
Most homes in Patrick 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.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Patrick
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.
Practically, the structural drivers in Patrick - 43% pre-rule stock and citywide monitoring at or beyond the regulatory benchmark - make an in-home draw the practical way to translate aggregate averages into the specific conditions at one address.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
What You Can Do in Patrick
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
- Install a certified water filter. An NSF-certified pitcher or under-sink filter removes most common contaminants.
- Check your home's plumbing. With 43% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Patrick, SC