A96/100
BLUE RIDGE WATER CO INC (SC2320003) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 40,006 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
SC2320003
Violations
1
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.007 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2009.
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 BLUE RIDGE WATER CO INC (SC2320003)
Is BLUE RIDGE WATER CO INC (SC2320003) water safe to drink?
BLUE RIDGE WATER CO INC (SC2320003) water receives a grade of A (96/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has BLUE RIDGE WATER CO INC (SC2320003) detected?
69 contaminants were tested in BLUE RIDGE WATER CO INC (SC2320003)'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BLUE RIDGE WATER CO INC (SC2320003) have any EPA violations?
Yes, BLUE RIDGE WATER CO INC (SC2320003) has 1 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2009. Violation types include MR.
How many people does BLUE RIDGE WATER CO INC (SC2320003) serve?
BLUE RIDGE WATER CO INC (SC2320003) serves approximately 40,006 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Greer.
What type of water does BLUE RIDGE WATER CO INC (SC2320003) provide?
BLUE RIDGE WATER CO INC (SC2320003) sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is SC2320003.
How does BLUE RIDGE WATER CO INC (SC2320003) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
BLUE RIDGE WATER CO INC (SC2320003) scores 96/100 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.