B60/100
CAYCE CITY OF (3210003) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 17,460 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
SC3210003
Violations
16
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOS | 0.006 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOA | 0.005 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2012.
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 CAYCE CITY OF (3210003)
Is CAYCE CITY OF (3210003) water safe to drink?
CAYCE CITY OF (3210003) water receives a grade of B (60/100), which is considered good. Out of 69 contaminants tested, 2 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has CAYCE CITY OF (3210003) detected?
69 contaminants were tested in CAYCE CITY OF (3210003)'s water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA. 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CAYCE CITY OF (3210003) have any EPA violations?
Yes, CAYCE CITY OF (3210003) has 16 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2012. Violation types include MCL, MR. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does CAYCE CITY OF (3210003) serve?
CAYCE CITY OF (3210003) serves approximately 17,460 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Cayce.
What type of water does CAYCE CITY OF (3210003) provide?
CAYCE CITY OF (3210003) 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 SC3210003.
How does CAYCE CITY OF (3210003) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
CAYCE CITY OF (3210003) scores 60/100 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.