A86/100
CLEMSON CITY OF (SC3910004) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 17,896 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
SC3910004
Violations
4
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 330.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.005 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2017.
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 CLEMSON CITY OF (SC3910004)
Is CLEMSON CITY OF (SC3910004) water safe to drink?
CLEMSON CITY OF (SC3910004) water receives a grade of A (86/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has CLEMSON CITY OF (SC3910004) detected?
69 contaminants were tested in CLEMSON CITY OF (SC3910004)'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CLEMSON CITY OF (SC3910004) have any EPA violations?
Yes, CLEMSON CITY OF (SC3910004) has 4 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2017. Violation types include MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does CLEMSON CITY OF (SC3910004) serve?
CLEMSON CITY OF (SC3910004) serves approximately 17,896 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Clemson.
What type of water does CLEMSON CITY OF (SC3910004) provide?
CLEMSON CITY OF (SC3910004) 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 SC3910004.
How does CLEMSON CITY OF (SC3910004) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
CLEMSON CITY OF (SC3910004) scores 86/100 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.