B78/100
BETHUNE RURAL WATER (SC2820006) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,100 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
SC2820006
Violations
7
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 2.40 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 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 BETHUNE RURAL WATER (SC2820006)
Is BETHUNE RURAL WATER (SC2820006) water safe to drink?
BETHUNE RURAL WATER (SC2820006) water receives a grade of B (78/100), which is considered good. Out of 2 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has BETHUNE RURAL WATER (SC2820006) detected?
2 contaminants were tested in BETHUNE RURAL WATER (SC2820006)'s water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BETHUNE RURAL WATER (SC2820006) have any EPA violations?
Yes, BETHUNE RURAL WATER (SC2820006) has 7 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2018. Violation types include MR, MCL, Other. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does BETHUNE RURAL WATER (SC2820006) serve?
BETHUNE RURAL WATER (SC2820006) serves approximately 3,100 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Bethune.
What type of water does BETHUNE RURAL WATER (SC2820006) provide?
BETHUNE RURAL WATER (SC2820006) sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is SC2820006.
How does BETHUNE RURAL WATER (SC2820006) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
BETHUNE RURAL WATER (SC2820006) scores 78/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our South Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.