F9/100
LEXINGTON TOWN OF (3210001) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 24,284 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
SC3210001
Violations
33
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOS | 0.005 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
chlorate | 590.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.004 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2016.
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 LEXINGTON TOWN OF (3210001)
Is LEXINGTON TOWN OF (3210001) water safe to drink?
LEXINGTON TOWN OF (3210001) water receives a grade of F (9/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 33 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has LEXINGTON TOWN OF (3210001) detected?
69 contaminants were tested in LEXINGTON TOWN OF (3210001)'s water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does LEXINGTON TOWN OF (3210001) have any EPA violations?
Yes, LEXINGTON TOWN OF (3210001) has 33 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2016. Violation types include MON, MCL, MR. 11 are health-based violations.
How many people does LEXINGTON TOWN OF (3210001) serve?
LEXINGTON TOWN OF (3210001) serves approximately 24,284 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Lexington.
What type of water does LEXINGTON TOWN OF (3210001) provide?
LEXINGTON TOWN OF (3210001) 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 SC3210001.
How does LEXINGTON TOWN OF (3210001) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
LEXINGTON TOWN OF (3210001) scores 9/100 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.