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Water Quality in Columbia, SC

197 water systems serving 338,874 people

City Overview

197
Water Systems
338.9K
People Served
5.7 ppb
Avg Lead Level
None
Open Violations
Lead Risk: Elevated

Average lead detection across Columbia water systems is 5.7 ppb (Moderate). The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 4 systems have triggered action level violations.

Violation Summary

Total violations on record2406
Health-based violations967
Lead action level violations4
Open (unresolved) violations0

Water Systems in Columbia

COLUMBIA CITY OF (SC4010001)
Community Water System · PWSID: SC4010001 · Surface Water
319.5K
served
5.0 ppb
lead
LIEBER CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE (1870050)
Community Water System · PWSID: SC1870050 · Groundwater
1.6K
served
4.8 ppb
lead
CAROLINA EASTMAN
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: SC0930001 · Surface Water
1.4K
served
No data
lead
CAROLINA EASTMAN
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: SC0970675 · Groundwater
1.4K
served
No data
lead
Clean
LOST CREEK S/D
Community Water System · PWSID: SC4050021 · Groundwater
1.1K
served
No data
lead
WINDSOR CITY ESTATES
Community Water System · PWSID: SC4360024 · Groundwater
806
served
No data
lead
MACDOUGALL CORRECTIONAL INST (SC0870050)
Community Water System · PWSID: SC0870050 · Groundwater
790
served
2.6 ppb
lead
BETHEL HANBERRY SCHOOL
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: SC4070105 · Groundwater
781
served
5.0 ppb
lead
SCPRT/HUNTING ISLAND SP
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: SC0770601 · Purchased Surface Water
700
served
No data
lead
BAY CAPITAL WATER WORKS (SC4050031)
Community Water System · PWSID: SC4050031 · Groundwater
647
served
0.0 ppb
lead
Clean
SCPRT/TABLE ROCK
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: SC3970603 · Groundwater
500
served
No data
lead
Clean
SCPRT-TABLE ROCK SP (3970607)
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: SC3970607 · Groundwater
455
served
No data
lead
SCPRT-OCONEE STATE PARK (3770600)
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: SC3770600 · Groundwater
393
served
No data
lead
WESTWOOD MHP
Community Water System · PWSID: SC3260017 · Groundwater
381
served
No data
lead
SHADOWWOOD COVE
Community Water System · PWSID: SC4050022 · Groundwater
263
served
No data
lead
ST JOHN NEWMAN SCHOOL
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: SC4070108 · Groundwater
257
served
No data
lead
VILLAGE LAK MUR
Community Water System · PWSID: SC4070301 · Purchased Surface Water
255
served
No data
lead
SCPRT/HUNTINGTON BEACH
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: SC2270600 · Groundwater
250
served
No data
lead
MCCALL RA CAMP (SC3970675)
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: SC3970675 · Groundwater
240
served
No data
lead
SCPRT-HAMILTON BRANCH (3570603)
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: SC3570603 · Groundwater
200
served
No data
lead

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Columbia tap water safe to drink?

Columbia tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants. Review the individual water system pages below for the latest lead sample results and violation history.

What is the water quality in Columbia, South Carolina?

Columbia has 197 public water systems serving approximately 338,874 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 5.7 ppb. There are 2406 total violations on record.

Does Columbia have lead in the water?

EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 5.7 ppb across Columbia's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 4 systems have triggered lead action level violations.

How many water utilities serve Columbia?

197 public water systems are registered in Columbia, South Carolina with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 338,874 people.

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