F0/100
NEWBERRY CO W&SA (SC3620002) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 9,941 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
SC3620002
Violations
28
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.84 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
PFOS | 0.008 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 2017.
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 CO W&SA (SC3620002)
Is NEWBERRY CO W&SA (SC3620002) water safe to drink?
NEWBERRY CO W&SA (SC3620002) water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 3 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 28 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has NEWBERRY CO W&SA (SC3620002) detected?
35 contaminants were tested in NEWBERRY CO W&SA (SC3620002)'s water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, Copper (90th percentile), PFOA. 3 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does NEWBERRY CO W&SA (SC3620002) have any EPA violations?
Yes, NEWBERRY CO W&SA (SC3620002) has 28 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2017. Violation types include MR, MCL, TT. 16 are health-based violations.
How many people does NEWBERRY CO W&SA (SC3620002) serve?
NEWBERRY CO W&SA (SC3620002) serves approximately 9,941 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Newberry.
What type of water does NEWBERRY CO W&SA (SC3620002) provide?
NEWBERRY CO W&SA (SC3620002) 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 SC3620002.
How does NEWBERRY CO W&SA (SC3620002) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
NEWBERRY CO W&SA (SC3620002) 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.