C53/100
CHESTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (1220002) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 15,668 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
SC1220002
Violations
19
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2002.
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 CHESTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (1220002)
Is CHESTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (1220002) water safe to drink?
CHESTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (1220002) water receives a grade of C (53/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 19 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CHESTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (1220002) detected?
69 contaminants were tested in CHESTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (1220002)'s water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CHESTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (1220002) have any EPA violations?
Yes, CHESTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (1220002) has 19 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2002. Violation types include MR, MCL. 7 are health-based violations.
How many people does CHESTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (1220002) serve?
CHESTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (1220002) serves approximately 15,668 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Fort Lawn.
What type of water does CHESTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (1220002) provide?
CHESTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (1220002) 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 SC1220002.
How does CHESTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (1220002) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
CHESTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (1220002) scores 53/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our South Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.