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KINGSTREE TOWN OF (SC4510002) — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 6,009 people · South Carolina

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
SC4510002
Violations
21

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.003 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

8

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Failed to conduct Level 1 Assessment

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 2, 2024 – May 8, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to conduct Level 1 Assessment

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: August 4, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2023 – February 21, 2025Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to conduct Level 1 Assessment

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: September 7, 2022 – October 25, 2022Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to conduct Level 1 Assessment

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: June 28, 2022 – June 29, 2022Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: October 1, 2021 – October 12, 2021Enforcement: 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 KINGSTREE TOWN OF (SC4510002)

Is KINGSTREE TOWN OF (SC4510002) water safe to drink?

KINGSTREE TOWN OF (SC4510002) water receives a grade of B (68/100), which is considered good. 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 KINGSTREE TOWN OF (SC4510002) detected?

31 contaminants were tested in KINGSTREE TOWN OF (SC4510002)'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does KINGSTREE TOWN OF (SC4510002) have any EPA violations?

Yes, KINGSTREE TOWN OF (SC4510002) has 21 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.

How many people does KINGSTREE TOWN OF (SC4510002) serve?

KINGSTREE TOWN OF (SC4510002) serves approximately 6,009 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Kingstree.

What type of water does KINGSTREE TOWN OF (SC4510002) provide?

KINGSTREE TOWN OF (SC4510002) sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is SC4510002.

How does KINGSTREE TOWN OF (SC4510002) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?

KINGSTREE TOWN OF (SC4510002) scores 68/100 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.

Cities Served

Kingstree