D24/100
GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 9,092 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
SC2210001
Violations
21
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOS | 0.010 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOA | 0.008 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.007 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 GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001)
Is GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001) water safe to drink?
GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001) water receives a grade of D (24/100), which is considered poor. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 21 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001) detected?
31 contaminants were tested in GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001)'s water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA, Lead (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001) have any EPA violations?
Yes, GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001) has 21 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2010. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 9 are health-based violations.
How many people does GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001) serve?
GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001) serves approximately 9,092 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Georgetown.
What type of water does GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001) provide?
GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001) sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is SC2210001.
How does GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001) scores 24/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our South Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.