Georgetown County, South Carolina
13 ZIP codes · Avg score 86/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-04
Recent water monitoring in Georgetown County shows 13 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.
How Georgetown County Compares
How Georgetown County Compares
Georgetown County scores 8 points above the South Carolina state average (78/100) and 18 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Georgetown 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: 14.6 (asthma 9.3%, diabetes 16.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,051, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.304% avg pipe failure probability
Violation History (2021–2024)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Georgetown County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 10 total (10 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.
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: $3,051
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Georgetown County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Georgetown County, representing a small fraction of property value.
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 Georgetown 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 Georgetown County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gcwsd Kilsock Water Sys (sc2220002) | 4,417 | 14 |
| 2 | Gcwsd Wedgefield Plantation (2220006) | 1,132 | 14 |
| 3 | Browns Ferry Water Company (sc2220003) | 2,550 | 8 |
| 4 | Gcwsd Waccamaw Neck (sc2220010) | 37,790 | 8 |
| 5 | COLUMBIA CITY OF (SC4010001) | 319,500 | 7 |
28 total water systems serve Georgetown County.
All ZIP Codes in Georgetown County
13 ZIP codes tracked in Georgetown County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29502 | Florence | 95 | A | 0 | — |
| 2 | 29504 | Florence | 95 | A | 0 | — |
| 3 | 29677 | Sandy Springs | 95 | A | 1 | — |
| 4 | 29044 | Eastover | 93 | A | 2 | $113K |
| 5 | 29230 | Columbia | 90 | A | 5 (2 health) | — |
| 6 | 29388 | Woodruff | 87 | A | 0 | $217K |
| 7 | 29602 | Greenville | 87 | A | 0 | — |
| 8 | 29604 | Greenville | 87 | A | 0 | — |
| 9 | 29554 | Hemingway | 86 | A | 4 (4 health) | $102K |
| 10 | 29442 | Georgetown | 82 | B | 1 | — |
| 11 | 29510 | Andrews | 80 | B | 6 | $109K |
| 12 | 29585 | Pawleys Island | 68 | C | 7 (2 health) | $424K |
| 13 | 29440 | Georgetown | 67 | C | 1 | $160K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Georgetown County
Strictly editorial — no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Georgetown County, South Carolina
Overview
Georgetown County in South Carolina covers 13 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (86/100).
8 of 13 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 8 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.