A94/100
GSW&SA-MARION CITY OF (SC3310001) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 9,104 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
SC3310001
Violations
3
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
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 1993.
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 GSW&SA-MARION CITY OF (SC3310001)
Is GSW&SA-MARION CITY OF (SC3310001) water safe to drink?
GSW&SA-MARION CITY OF (SC3310001) water receives a grade of A (94/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has GSW&SA-MARION CITY OF (SC3310001) detected?
31 contaminants were tested in GSW&SA-MARION CITY OF (SC3310001)'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does GSW&SA-MARION CITY OF (SC3310001) have any EPA violations?
Yes, GSW&SA-MARION CITY OF (SC3310001) has 3 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 1993. Violation types include MR.
How many people does GSW&SA-MARION CITY OF (SC3310001) serve?
GSW&SA-MARION CITY OF (SC3310001) serves approximately 9,104 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Marion.
What type of water does GSW&SA-MARION CITY OF (SC3310001) provide?
GSW&SA-MARION CITY OF (SC3310001) sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is SC3310001.
How does GSW&SA-MARION CITY OF (SC3310001) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
GSW&SA-MARION CITY OF (SC3310001) scores 94/100 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.