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LUGOFF ELGIN WATER AUTH (SC2820001) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 22,873 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
SC2820001
Violations
33
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOA | 0.007 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOS | 0.006 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
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 2004.
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 LUGOFF ELGIN WATER AUTH (SC2820001)
Is LUGOFF ELGIN WATER AUTH (SC2820001) water safe to drink?
LUGOFF ELGIN WATER AUTH (SC2820001) water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 2 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 LUGOFF ELGIN WATER AUTH (SC2820001) detected?
69 contaminants were tested in LUGOFF ELGIN WATER AUTH (SC2820001)'s water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, PFOS, Lead (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does LUGOFF ELGIN WATER AUTH (SC2820001) have any EPA violations?
Yes, LUGOFF ELGIN WATER AUTH (SC2820001) has 33 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2004. Violation types include TT, MCL, MR. 13 are health-based violations.
How many people does LUGOFF ELGIN WATER AUTH (SC2820001) serve?
LUGOFF ELGIN WATER AUTH (SC2820001) serves approximately 22,873 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Lugoff.
What type of water does LUGOFF ELGIN WATER AUTH (SC2820001) provide?
LUGOFF ELGIN WATER AUTH (SC2820001) 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 SC2820001.
How does LUGOFF ELGIN WATER AUTH (SC2820001) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
LUGOFF ELGIN WATER AUTH (SC2820001) 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.