COUNTY REPORT SC

Williamsburg County, South Carolina

8 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04

Although county size varies, Williamsburg County's 8 ZIP codes share reliably safe tap water records and above-average compliance scores.

How Williamsburg County Compares

Williamsburg County81/100
South Carolina avg78/100
National avg68/100

How Williamsburg County Compares

B
County Grade
81/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
10
Water Systems

Williamsburg County scores 3 points above the South Carolina state average (78/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

B
County Grade
81
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 29564 (97/100)
Lowest ZIP: 29476 (66/100)
$86K
Median Home Value
$1,450
Avg Remediation (168% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Williamsburg County, South Carolina

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.4 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 19.5%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,376, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.317% avg pipe failure probability

53.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2023)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Williamsburg County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
2 (2 health)
2022
1 (1 health)
2023
4 (4 health)

Peak year: 2023 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 7 total (7 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.7% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 19.5% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 44.1% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1982
Median Build Year
53.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
32%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,376

Sea Level Rise $2,438/yr
Flood $500/yr
Energy Code Gap $214/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

15,526 housing units in Williamsburg County

Pre-1940 5%
1940–1959 13%
1960–1979 27%
1980–1999 36%
2000+ 19%

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 Williamsburg County

$86K
Median Home Value
$1,450
Est. Remediation Cost
1.7%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg County residents

Asthma 10.7% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 19.5% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 44.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Williamsburg County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Kingstree Town of (sc4510002) 6,009 12
2 WCWSA (SC4510007) 7,099 10
3 Bgwc Rock Bluff S/d (4550001) 45 10
4 Greeleyville Town of (sc4510001) 850 2
5 LANE TOWN OF (4510005) 585 1

10 total water systems serve Williamsburg County.

All ZIP Codes in Williamsburg County

8 ZIP codes tracked in Williamsburg County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 29564 Lane 97 A 1 $79K
2 29056 Greeleyville 94 A 2 $74K
3 29560 Lake City 85 A 0 $108K
4 29556 Kingstree 83 B 10 (2 health) $101K
5 29518 Cades 73 B 0 $151K
6 29580 Nesmith 73 B 0 $86K
7 29590 Salters 73 B 0 $75K
8 29476 Russellville 66 C 0

Recommended Buyer Guides for Williamsburg 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.

Overview

Williamsburg County in South Carolina covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).

3 of 8 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Williamsburg County?
Williamsburg County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 8 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Williamsburg County?
Williamsburg County is served by 10 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Williamsburg County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Williamsburg County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $3,376 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Williamsburg County?
The median home build year in Williamsburg County is 1982. 53.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Williamsburg County compare to South Carolina?
Williamsburg County has an average water safety score of 81/100, which is above the South Carolina state average of 78/100.

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