Darlington Surveying Residential Water Service Lines

City personnel will visit homes to verify pipe materials over next few weeks.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The City of Darlington is informing residents that personnel from the Water Department will be going door-to-door in the following weeks to perform a brief survey verifying what type of water service line is at each residence. This survey should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete, and the Water Department Personnel will need access to each home's basement.

Why it matters

The city is conducting this survey to identify any lead or galvanized water service lines that may need to be replaced, as lead and galvanized pipes can pose health risks if the water becomes contaminated. Knowing the material of each home's service line will help the city prioritize infrastructure upgrades.

The details

The survey will verify if a residence has copper, lead, galvanized or PVC service lines. Residents who need to schedule a selected time for the survey to be conducted should contact the Director of Public Works.

  • The door-to-door surveys will take place over the next few weeks.

The players

City of Darlington

The local government of Darlington, South Carolina.

Darlington Water Department

The municipal department responsible for the city's water infrastructure and services.

Director of Public Works

The city official overseeing the water service line survey and who residents can contact to schedule an appointment.

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What’s next

Residents who need to schedule a specific time for the survey should contact the Director of Public Works.

The takeaway

This survey is an important step for the city to identify any lead or galvanized water pipes that may need to be replaced, helping to ensure the safety and quality of Darlington's drinking water.