D29/100
LANCASTER CITY OF (SC2910001) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 14,074 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
SC2910001
Violations
17
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 380.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.003 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2015.
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 LANCASTER CITY OF (SC2910001)
Is LANCASTER CITY OF (SC2910001) water safe to drink?
LANCASTER CITY OF (SC2910001) water receives a grade of D (29/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 17 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has LANCASTER CITY OF (SC2910001) detected?
69 contaminants were tested in LANCASTER CITY OF (SC2910001)'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does LANCASTER CITY OF (SC2910001) have any EPA violations?
Yes, LANCASTER CITY OF (SC2910001) has 17 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2015. Violation types include MCL, MR. 12 are health-based violations.
How many people does LANCASTER CITY OF (SC2910001) serve?
LANCASTER CITY OF (SC2910001) serves approximately 14,074 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Lancaster.
What type of water does LANCASTER CITY OF (SC2910001) provide?
LANCASTER CITY OF (SC2910001) 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 SC2910001.
How does LANCASTER CITY OF (SC2910001) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
LANCASTER CITY OF (SC2910001) scores 29/100 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.