C51/100
LAMAR TOWN OF (SC1610004) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,034 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Purchased Groundwater
County
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System ID
SC1610004
Violations
34
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | < 0.001 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: October 1, 2021 – July 6, 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 LAMAR TOWN OF (SC1610004)
Is LAMAR TOWN OF (SC1610004) water safe to drink?
LAMAR TOWN OF (SC1610004) water receives a grade of C (51/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 34 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has LAMAR TOWN OF (SC1610004) detected?
51 contaminants were tested in LAMAR TOWN OF (SC1610004)'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does LAMAR TOWN OF (SC1610004) have any EPA violations?
Yes, LAMAR TOWN OF (SC1610004) has 34 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include Other, MON, MR. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does LAMAR TOWN OF (SC1610004) serve?
LAMAR TOWN OF (SC1610004) serves approximately 1,034 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Lamar.
What type of water does LAMAR TOWN OF (SC1610004) provide?
LAMAR TOWN OF (SC1610004) sources its water from purchased groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is SC1610004.
How does LAMAR TOWN OF (SC1610004) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
LAMAR TOWN OF (SC1610004) scores 51/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our South Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.