B77/100
HILTON HEAD PSD 1 (0720006) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 25,558 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
SC0720006
Violations
4
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOS | 0.005 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOA | 0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
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 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 HILTON HEAD PSD 1 (0720006)
Is HILTON HEAD PSD 1 (0720006) water safe to drink?
HILTON HEAD PSD 1 (0720006) water receives a grade of B (77/100), which is considered good. Out of 69 contaminants tested, 2 exceed EPA legal limits. 3 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has HILTON HEAD PSD 1 (0720006) detected?
69 contaminants were tested in HILTON HEAD PSD 1 (0720006)'s water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA, Lead (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does HILTON HEAD PSD 1 (0720006) have any EPA violations?
Yes, HILTON HEAD PSD 1 (0720006) has 4 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2010. Violation types include MR.
How many people does HILTON HEAD PSD 1 (0720006) serve?
HILTON HEAD PSD 1 (0720006) serves approximately 25,558 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Hilton Head Island.
What type of water does HILTON HEAD PSD 1 (0720006) provide?
HILTON HEAD PSD 1 (0720006) sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is SC0720006.
How does HILTON HEAD PSD 1 (0720006) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
HILTON HEAD PSD 1 (0720006) scores 77/100 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.