B62/100
DARLINGTON CITY OF (SC1610001) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 7,142 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
SC1610001
Violations
15
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.60 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | < 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
3
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: December 30, 2023 – February 27, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: October 1, 2022 – December 21, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2022 – November 30, 2022Enforcement: 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 DARLINGTON CITY OF (SC1610001)
Is DARLINGTON CITY OF (SC1610001) water safe to drink?
DARLINGTON CITY OF (SC1610001) water receives a grade of B (62/100), which is considered good. Out of 32 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has DARLINGTON CITY OF (SC1610001) detected?
32 contaminants were tested in DARLINGTON CITY OF (SC1610001)'s water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does DARLINGTON CITY OF (SC1610001) have any EPA violations?
Yes, DARLINGTON CITY OF (SC1610001) has 15 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does DARLINGTON CITY OF (SC1610001) serve?
DARLINGTON CITY OF (SC1610001) serves approximately 7,142 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Darlington.
What type of water does DARLINGTON CITY OF (SC1610001) provide?
DARLINGTON CITY OF (SC1610001) sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is SC1610001.
How does DARLINGTON CITY OF (SC1610001) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
DARLINGTON CITY OF (SC1610001) scores 62/100 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.