B72/100
GASTON RURAL WATER DIST (SC3220002) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 7,550 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
SC3220002
Violations
9
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.80 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
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 2014.
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 GASTON RURAL WATER DIST (SC3220002)
Is GASTON RURAL WATER DIST (SC3220002) water safe to drink?
GASTON RURAL WATER DIST (SC3220002) water receives a grade of B (72/100), 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 GASTON RURAL WATER DIST (SC3220002) detected?
32 contaminants were tested in GASTON RURAL WATER DIST (SC3220002)'s water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does GASTON RURAL WATER DIST (SC3220002) have any EPA violations?
Yes, GASTON RURAL WATER DIST (SC3220002) has 9 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2014. Violation types include MCL, MR, Other. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does GASTON RURAL WATER DIST (SC3220002) serve?
GASTON RURAL WATER DIST (SC3220002) serves approximately 7,550 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Gaston.
What type of water does GASTON RURAL WATER DIST (SC3220002) provide?
GASTON RURAL WATER DIST (SC3220002) sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is SC3220002.
How does GASTON RURAL WATER DIST (SC3220002) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
GASTON RURAL WATER DIST (SC3220002) scores 72/100 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.