C48/100
PAGELAND CITY OF (SC1310003) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,467 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Purchased Groundwater
County
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System ID
SC1310003
Violations
25
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.003 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Failed to issue ongoing public notification
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: October 1, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: October 1, 2022 – October 19, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 PAGELAND CITY OF (SC1310003)
Is PAGELAND CITY OF (SC1310003) water safe to drink?
PAGELAND CITY OF (SC1310003) water receives a grade of C (48/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 25 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has PAGELAND CITY OF (SC1310003) detected?
1 contaminants were tested in PAGELAND CITY OF (SC1310003)'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does PAGELAND CITY OF (SC1310003) have any EPA violations?
Yes, PAGELAND CITY OF (SC1310003) has 25 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, Other, TT. 6 are health-based violations.
How many people does PAGELAND CITY OF (SC1310003) serve?
PAGELAND CITY OF (SC1310003) serves approximately 3,467 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Pageland.
What type of water does PAGELAND CITY OF (SC1310003) provide?
PAGELAND CITY OF (SC1310003) sources its water from purchased groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is SC1310003.
How does PAGELAND CITY OF (SC1310003) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
PAGELAND CITY OF (SC1310003) scores 48/100 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.