Water testing in South Carolina
Lowest price: Free, South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES), Bureau of Water.
South Carolina Free Well Water Testing for Seniors and Public Assistance Recipients
Free
free of charge
- Bacteria
- Alkalinity
- Calcium
- Chloride
- Copper
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Bring a driver's license or proof of public assistance to a SCDES regional office or health department to receive one free coliform bacteria test and one free metals and minerals analysis per year.
Individuals over the age of 65, or those on public assistance such as food stamps, WIC, or Medicaid, with proof of a driver's license or proof of assistance
- SCDES Headquarters, 2600 Bull St., Columbia · (803) 898-3432
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South Carolina Residential Well Water Testing
$20
- Bacteria
- E. coli
- Alkalinity
- Calcium
- Chloride
- +12 more
Pick up a sample kit (coliform bacteria kit or metals and minerals kit) from your local SCDES regional office or health department, follow the included instructions, and return the sample on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday.
Open to residential well owners; SCDES does not accept ambient water samples or samples from public water systems
- SCDES Headquarters, 2600 Bull St., Columbia · (803) 898-3432
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Charleston Water System Free Lead Testing
Free
free lead testing
- Lead
Call Charleston Water System at (843) 727-6800 to arrange a free lead test of your tap water.
- Charleston Water System, PO Box B, Charleston · (843) 727-6800
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Mount Pleasant Waterworks Free Water Test Kit
Free
Free Water Test Kit
- Lead
Email [email protected] to request a free water test kit, or call the MPW Laboratory at 843-884-9626 to have your tap water tested for lead.
- Mount Pleasant Waterworks, 1619 Rifle Range Road, Mount Pleasant · (843) 884-9626
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Spartanburg Water Free Lead Testing
Free
free
- Lead
Contact Spartanburg Water to request a free home lead testing kit, which the utility evaluates in its lab at no charge.
- Spartanburg Water, 200 Commerce Street, Spartanburg · 864-582-6375
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