C59/100
NEWBERRY CITY OF (3610001) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 9,573 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
SC3610001
Violations
13
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOS | 0.009 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOA | 0.005 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
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 NEWBERRY CITY OF (3610001)
Is NEWBERRY CITY OF (3610001) water safe to drink?
NEWBERRY CITY OF (3610001) water receives a grade of C (59/100), which is considered fair. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 13 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has NEWBERRY CITY OF (3610001) detected?
69 contaminants were tested in NEWBERRY CITY OF (3610001)'s water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA. 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does NEWBERRY CITY OF (3610001) have any EPA violations?
Yes, NEWBERRY CITY OF (3610001) has 13 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2016. Violation types include MCL, MR. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does NEWBERRY CITY OF (3610001) serve?
NEWBERRY CITY OF (3610001) serves approximately 9,573 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Newberry.
What type of water does NEWBERRY CITY OF (3610001) provide?
NEWBERRY CITY OF (3610001) 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 SC3610001.
How does NEWBERRY CITY OF (3610001) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
NEWBERRY CITY OF (3610001) scores 59/100 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.