A82/100
DARLINGTON COUNTY W&SA (SC1620001) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 52,288 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
SC1620001
Violations
3
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
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 2010.
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 COUNTY W&SA (SC1620001)
Is DARLINGTON COUNTY W&SA (SC1620001) water safe to drink?
DARLINGTON COUNTY W&SA (SC1620001) water receives a grade of A (82/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 66 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has DARLINGTON COUNTY W&SA (SC1620001) detected?
66 contaminants were tested in DARLINGTON COUNTY W&SA (SC1620001)'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does DARLINGTON COUNTY W&SA (SC1620001) have any EPA violations?
Yes, DARLINGTON COUNTY W&SA (SC1620001) has 3 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2010. Violation types include MCL. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does DARLINGTON COUNTY W&SA (SC1620001) serve?
DARLINGTON COUNTY W&SA (SC1620001) serves approximately 52,288 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Darlington.
What type of water does DARLINGTON COUNTY W&SA (SC1620001) provide?
DARLINGTON COUNTY W&SA (SC1620001) sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is SC1620001.
How does DARLINGTON COUNTY W&SA (SC1620001) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
DARLINGTON COUNTY W&SA (SC1620001) scores 82/100 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.