A85/100
BARNWELL TOWN OF (SC0610001) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 4,693 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
SC0610001
Violations
4
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 2.13 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
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 1993.
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 BARNWELL TOWN OF (SC0610001)
Is BARNWELL TOWN OF (SC0610001) water safe to drink?
BARNWELL TOWN OF (SC0610001) water receives a grade of A (85/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 32 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has BARNWELL TOWN OF (SC0610001) detected?
32 contaminants were tested in BARNWELL TOWN OF (SC0610001)'s water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BARNWELL TOWN OF (SC0610001) have any EPA violations?
Yes, BARNWELL TOWN OF (SC0610001) has 4 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 1993. Violation types include MR.
How many people does BARNWELL TOWN OF (SC0610001) serve?
BARNWELL TOWN OF (SC0610001) serves approximately 4,693 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Barnwell.
What type of water does BARNWELL TOWN OF (SC0610001) provide?
BARNWELL TOWN OF (SC0610001) sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is SC0610001.
How does BARNWELL TOWN OF (SC0610001) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
BARNWELL TOWN OF (SC0610001) scores 85/100 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.