A95/100
HARTSVILLE CITY OF (SC1610003) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 8,711 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
SC1610003
Violations
2
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2022 – July 13, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 HARTSVILLE CITY OF (SC1610003)
Is HARTSVILLE CITY OF (SC1610003) water safe to drink?
HARTSVILLE CITY OF (SC1610003) water receives a grade of A (95/100), 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 HARTSVILLE CITY OF (SC1610003) detected?
31 contaminants were tested in HARTSVILLE CITY OF (SC1610003)'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does HARTSVILLE CITY OF (SC1610003) have any EPA violations?
Yes, HARTSVILLE CITY OF (SC1610003) has 2 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include Other, MR.
How many people does HARTSVILLE CITY OF (SC1610003) serve?
HARTSVILLE CITY OF (SC1610003) serves approximately 8,711 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Hartsville.
What type of water does HARTSVILLE CITY OF (SC1610003) provide?
HARTSVILLE CITY OF (SC1610003) sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is SC1610003.
How does HARTSVILLE CITY OF (SC1610003) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
HARTSVILLE CITY OF (SC1610003) scores 95/100 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.