D36/100
CAMDEN CITY OF (2810001) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 18,193 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
SC2810001
Violations
17
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOA | 0.005 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOS | 0.005 µg/L | 0.004 µg/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 2003.
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 CAMDEN CITY OF (2810001)
Is CAMDEN CITY OF (2810001) water safe to drink?
CAMDEN CITY OF (2810001) water receives a grade of D (36/100), which is considered poor. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 17 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CAMDEN CITY OF (2810001) detected?
69 contaminants were tested in CAMDEN CITY OF (2810001)'s water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, PFOS, Lead (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CAMDEN CITY OF (2810001) have any EPA violations?
Yes, CAMDEN CITY OF (2810001) has 17 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2003. Violation types include MCL, MR, TT. 7 are health-based violations.
How many people does CAMDEN CITY OF (2810001) serve?
CAMDEN CITY OF (2810001) serves approximately 18,193 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Camden.
What type of water does CAMDEN CITY OF (2810001) provide?
CAMDEN CITY OF (2810001) sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is SC2810001.
How does CAMDEN CITY OF (2810001) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
CAMDEN CITY OF (2810001) scores 36/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our South Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.