Water Hardness in South Carolina

46 counties — Average 23.8 PPM (Soft)

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Soft (95.7%) Moderate (2.2%) Hard (2.2%) Very Hard (0.0%)

South Carolina Water Hardness Map

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All 46 Counties — By Water Hardness

CountyClassificationHardness
Abbeville Soft 12 PPM
Aiken Soft 4.5 PPM
Allendale Soft 28 PPM
Anderson Soft 13 PPM
Bamberg Soft 39 PPM
Barnwell Soft 20 PPM
Beaufort Hard 140 PPM
Berkeley Soft 18.7 PPM
Calhoun Soft 18.8 PPM
Charleston Moderate 100 PPM
Cherokee Soft 21 PPM
Chester Soft 32 PPM
Chesterfield Soft 9.4 PPM
Clarendon Soft 19.6 PPM
Colleton Soft 23 PPM
Darlington Soft 21 PPM
Dillon Soft 12 PPM
Dorchester Soft 21 PPM
Edgefield Soft 26 PPM
Fairfield Soft 26 PPM
Florence Soft 16 PPM
Georgetown Soft 24 PPM
Greenville Soft 13 PPM
Greenwood Soft 19 PPM
Hampton Soft 28.5 PPM
Horry Soft 26 PPM
Jasper Soft 19 PPM
Kershaw Soft 13 PPM
Lancaster Soft 41 PPM
Laurens Soft 19 PPM
Lee Soft 5 PPM
Lexington Soft 15 PPM
Marion Soft 17 PPM
Marlboro Soft 9.4 PPM
McCormick Soft 16 PPM
Newberry Soft 25 PPM
Oconee Soft 4.6 PPM
Orangeburg Soft 26 PPM
Pickens Soft 8 PPM
Richland Soft 16 PPM
Saluda Soft 20 PPM
Spartanburg Soft 15 PPM
Sumter Soft 23 PPM
Union Soft 24 PPM
Williamsburg Soft 17 PPM
York Soft 30 PPM

Source: USGS Water Quality Portal

Frequently Asked Questions

How hard is the water in South Carolina?

South Carolina has an average water hardness of 23.8 PPM, classified as soft. Out of 46 counties, 44 have soft water, 1 moderately hard, 1 hard, and 0 very hard.

Which South Carolina counties have the hardest water?

See the county table above for a complete breakdown by hardness level.

How do I check water hardness for my South Carolina address?

Enter your ZIP code in the search box above to see your area's estimated water hardness, classification, and water utility information.