D38/100
JOINT MUNICIPAL WSC (SC3220003) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 47,838 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
SC3220003
Violations
16
Contaminant Test Results
4 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
HFPO-DA | 0.010 µg/L | 0.010 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOS | 0.005 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
chlorate | 240.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.004 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2016.
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 JOINT MUNICIPAL WSC (SC3220003)
Is JOINT MUNICIPAL WSC (SC3220003) water safe to drink?
JOINT MUNICIPAL WSC (SC3220003) water receives a grade of D (38/100), which is considered poor. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 16 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has JOINT MUNICIPAL WSC (SC3220003) detected?
69 contaminants were tested in JOINT MUNICIPAL WSC (SC3220003)'s water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, HFPO-DA, Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 4 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does JOINT MUNICIPAL WSC (SC3220003) have any EPA violations?
Yes, JOINT MUNICIPAL WSC (SC3220003) has 16 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2016. Violation types include MCL, Other, MR. 6 are health-based violations.
How many people does JOINT MUNICIPAL WSC (SC3220003) serve?
JOINT MUNICIPAL WSC (SC3220003) serves approximately 47,838 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Lexington.
What type of water does JOINT MUNICIPAL WSC (SC3220003) provide?
JOINT MUNICIPAL WSC (SC3220003) 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 SC3220003.
How does JOINT MUNICIPAL WSC (SC3220003) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
JOINT MUNICIPAL WSC (SC3220003) scores 38/100 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.