A85/100
BROWNS CREEK W/D (SC4420002) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,790 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
SC4420002
Violations
11
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
3
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved
Failed to complete routine monitoring
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: July 1, 2023 – July 31, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: July 1, 2023 – July 31, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 BROWNS CREEK W/D (SC4420002)
Is BROWNS CREEK W/D (SC4420002) water safe to drink?
BROWNS CREEK W/D (SC4420002) water receives a grade of A (85/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has BROWNS CREEK W/D (SC4420002) detected?
1 contaminants were tested in BROWNS CREEK W/D (SC4420002)'s water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does BROWNS CREEK W/D (SC4420002) have any EPA violations?
Yes, BROWNS CREEK W/D (SC4420002) has 11 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MCL, MR, MON. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does BROWNS CREEK W/D (SC4420002) serve?
BROWNS CREEK W/D (SC4420002) serves approximately 2,790 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Union.
What type of water does BROWNS CREEK W/D (SC4420002) provide?
BROWNS CREEK W/D (SC4420002) 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 SC4420002.
How does BROWNS CREEK W/D (SC4420002) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
BROWNS CREEK W/D (SC4420002) 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.