B77/100
KIAWAH ISLAND UTILITY (SC1010008) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 9,550 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
SC1010008
Violations
4
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOS | 0.006 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 2009.
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 KIAWAH ISLAND UTILITY (SC1010008)
Is KIAWAH ISLAND UTILITY (SC1010008) water safe to drink?
KIAWAH ISLAND UTILITY (SC1010008) water receives a grade of B (77/100), which is considered good. Out of 34 contaminants tested, 2 exceed EPA legal limits. 3 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has KIAWAH ISLAND UTILITY (SC1010008) detected?
34 contaminants were tested in KIAWAH ISLAND UTILITY (SC1010008)'s water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA, Lead (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does KIAWAH ISLAND UTILITY (SC1010008) have any EPA violations?
Yes, KIAWAH ISLAND UTILITY (SC1010008) has 4 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2009. Violation types include MR.
How many people does KIAWAH ISLAND UTILITY (SC1010008) serve?
KIAWAH ISLAND UTILITY (SC1010008) serves approximately 9,550 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Johns Island (Sta.).
What type of water does KIAWAH ISLAND UTILITY (SC1010008) provide?
KIAWAH ISLAND UTILITY (SC1010008) 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 SC1010008.
How does KIAWAH ISLAND UTILITY (SC1010008) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
KIAWAH ISLAND UTILITY (SC1010008) 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.