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LAURENS COUNTY W&S COMM (SC3020001) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 36,314 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
SC3020001
Violations
6
Contaminant Test Results
4 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
HFPO-DA | 0.096 µg/L | 0.010 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOS | 0.009 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOA | 0.007 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
1,4-dioxane | 1.50 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2013.
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 LAURENS COUNTY W&S COMM (SC3020001)
Is LAURENS COUNTY W&S COMM (SC3020001) water safe to drink?
LAURENS COUNTY W&S COMM (SC3020001) water receives a grade of C (47/100), which is considered fair. 3 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 6 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has LAURENS COUNTY W&S COMM (SC3020001) detected?
69 contaminants were tested in LAURENS COUNTY W&S COMM (SC3020001)'s water. Notable contaminants include HFPO-DA, PFOS, PFOA, 1,4-dioxane. 3 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 4 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does LAURENS COUNTY W&S COMM (SC3020001) have any EPA violations?
Yes, LAURENS COUNTY W&S COMM (SC3020001) has 6 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2013. Violation types include MCL, MR. 5 are health-based violations.
How many people does LAURENS COUNTY W&S COMM (SC3020001) serve?
LAURENS COUNTY W&S COMM (SC3020001) serves approximately 36,314 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Laurens.
What type of water does LAURENS COUNTY W&S COMM (SC3020001) provide?
LAURENS COUNTY W&S COMM (SC3020001) sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is SC3020001.
How does LAURENS COUNTY W&S COMM (SC3020001) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
LAURENS COUNTY W&S COMM (SC3020001) scores 47/100 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.