F0/100
LANCASTER COUNTY W&SD (SC2920001) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 79,107 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
SC2920001
Violations
27
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 330.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
1,4-dioxane | 0.400 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.005 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2019.
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 COUNTY W&SD (SC2920001)
Is LANCASTER COUNTY W&SD (SC2920001) water safe to drink?
LANCASTER COUNTY W&SD (SC2920001) water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 27 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has LANCASTER COUNTY W&SD (SC2920001) detected?
76 contaminants were tested in LANCASTER COUNTY W&SD (SC2920001)'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate, 1,4-dioxane. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does LANCASTER COUNTY W&SD (SC2920001) have any EPA violations?
Yes, LANCASTER COUNTY W&SD (SC2920001) has 27 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2019. Violation types include Other, MCL, MR. 21 are health-based violations.
How many people does LANCASTER COUNTY W&SD (SC2920001) serve?
LANCASTER COUNTY W&SD (SC2920001) serves approximately 79,107 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Lancaster.
What type of water does LANCASTER COUNTY W&SD (SC2920001) provide?
LANCASTER COUNTY W&SD (SC2920001) 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 SC2920001.
How does LANCASTER COUNTY W&SD (SC2920001) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
LANCASTER COUNTY W&SD (SC2920001) scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our South Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.