Chesterfield County, South Carolina
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
Chesterfield County maintains reliable drinking water quality across all 7 of its tracked ZIP codes.
How Chesterfield County Compares
How Chesterfield County Compares
Chesterfield County scores 1 points above the South Carolina state average (78/100) and 11 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Chesterfield County, South Carolina
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.4 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 18.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,276, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.326% avg pipe failure probability, 14% of ZIPs at high risk
50.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2023–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Chesterfield County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 8 violations. Past 5 years: 16 total (16 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,276
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
18,232 housing units in Chesterfield County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Chesterfield County
Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Chesterfield County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Chesterfield County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheraw Town of (sc1310001) | 6,325 | 10 |
| 2 | Chesterfield Town of (1310002) | 1,670 | 10 |
| 3 | Country Village Mhp (sc1360008) | 96 | 10 |
| 4 | Pageland City of (sc1310003) | 3,467 | 2 |
| 5 | Westside Estates Apts (sc1370300) | 87 | 2 |
7 total water systems serve Chesterfield County.
All ZIP Codes in Chesterfield County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Chesterfield County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29709 | Chesterfield | 99 | A | 0 | $108K |
| 2 | 29718 | Jefferson | 99 | A | 0 | $117K |
| 3 | 29728 | Pageland | 93 | A | 2 | $109K |
| 4 | 29520 | Cheraw | 67 | C | 10 (8 health) | $99K |
| 5 | 29584 | Patrick | 66 | C | 0 | $75K |
| 6 | 29727 | Mount Croghan | 66 | C | 0 | $81K |
| 7 | 29741 | Ruby | 66 | C | 0 | $93K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Chesterfield County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 50.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Chesterfield County, South Carolina
Overview
Chesterfield County in South Carolina covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (79/100).
2 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 8 health-based violations have been documented.
← Back to South Carolina water quality report
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.