C42/100
AIKEN CITY OF (0210001) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 45,090 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
SC0210001
Violations
19
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | < 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
3
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
3
Health-Related
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Nitrite
When: July 1, 2021Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Nitrite
When: June 1, 2021Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Nitrite
When: May 1, 2021Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About AIKEN CITY OF (0210001)
Is AIKEN CITY OF (0210001) water safe to drink?
AIKEN CITY OF (0210001) water receives a grade of C (42/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 19 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has AIKEN CITY OF (0210001) detected?
69 contaminants were tested in AIKEN CITY OF (0210001)'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does AIKEN CITY OF (0210001) have any EPA violations?
Yes, AIKEN CITY OF (0210001) has 19 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include TT, MCL, MR. 9 are health-based violations.
How many people does AIKEN CITY OF (0210001) serve?
AIKEN CITY OF (0210001) serves approximately 45,090 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Aiken.
What type of water does AIKEN CITY OF (0210001) provide?
AIKEN CITY OF (0210001) sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is SC0210001.
How does AIKEN CITY OF (0210001) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
AIKEN CITY OF (0210001) scores 42/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our South Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.