A87/100
BAMBERG PUBLIC WORKS (SC0510001) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,735 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
SC0510001
Violations
6
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
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2018.
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 BAMBERG PUBLIC WORKS (SC0510001)
Is BAMBERG PUBLIC WORKS (SC0510001) water safe to drink?
BAMBERG PUBLIC WORKS (SC0510001) water receives a grade of A (87/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has BAMBERG PUBLIC WORKS (SC0510001) detected?
31 contaminants were tested in BAMBERG PUBLIC WORKS (SC0510001)'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BAMBERG PUBLIC WORKS (SC0510001) have any EPA violations?
Yes, BAMBERG PUBLIC WORKS (SC0510001) has 6 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2018. Violation types include MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does BAMBERG PUBLIC WORKS (SC0510001) serve?
BAMBERG PUBLIC WORKS (SC0510001) serves approximately 3,735 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Bamberg.
What type of water does BAMBERG PUBLIC WORKS (SC0510001) provide?
BAMBERG PUBLIC WORKS (SC0510001) sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is SC0510001.
How does BAMBERG PUBLIC WORKS (SC0510001) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
BAMBERG PUBLIC WORKS (SC0510001) scores 87/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our South Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.