B69/100
FOLLY BEACH CITY OF (1010005) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 5,086 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
SC1010005
Violations
12
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOS | 0.008 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOA | 0.005 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | < 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2013.
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 FOLLY BEACH CITY OF (1010005)
Is FOLLY BEACH CITY OF (1010005) water safe to drink?
FOLLY BEACH CITY OF (1010005) water receives a grade of B (69/100), which is considered good. Out of 31 contaminants tested, 2 exceed EPA legal limits. 3 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has FOLLY BEACH CITY OF (1010005) detected?
31 contaminants were tested in FOLLY BEACH CITY OF (1010005)'s water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA, Lead (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does FOLLY BEACH CITY OF (1010005) have any EPA violations?
Yes, FOLLY BEACH CITY OF (1010005) has 12 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2013. Violation types include MR.
How many people does FOLLY BEACH CITY OF (1010005) serve?
FOLLY BEACH CITY OF (1010005) serves approximately 5,086 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Folly Beach.
What type of water does FOLLY BEACH CITY OF (1010005) provide?
FOLLY BEACH CITY OF (1010005) 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 SC1010005.
How does FOLLY BEACH CITY OF (1010005) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
FOLLY BEACH CITY OF (1010005) scores 69/100 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.