A84/100
GCWSD PLANTERSVILLE SYS (2220004) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,079 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
SC2220004
Violations
5
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.003 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 1998.
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 GCWSD PLANTERSVILLE SYS (2220004)
Is GCWSD PLANTERSVILLE SYS (2220004) water safe to drink?
GCWSD PLANTERSVILLE SYS (2220004) water receives a grade of A (84/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has GCWSD PLANTERSVILLE SYS (2220004) detected?
1 contaminants were tested in GCWSD PLANTERSVILLE SYS (2220004)'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does GCWSD PLANTERSVILLE SYS (2220004) have any EPA violations?
Yes, GCWSD PLANTERSVILLE SYS (2220004) has 5 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 1998. Violation types include MR, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does GCWSD PLANTERSVILLE SYS (2220004) serve?
GCWSD PLANTERSVILLE SYS (2220004) serves approximately 1,079 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Pawleys Island.
What type of water does GCWSD PLANTERSVILLE SYS (2220004) provide?
GCWSD PLANTERSVILLE SYS (2220004) sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is SC2220004.
How does GCWSD PLANTERSVILLE SYS (2220004) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
GCWSD PLANTERSVILLE SYS (2220004) scores 84/100 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.