C59/100
PICKENS WTP (SC3910001) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 10,263 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
SC3910001
Violations
21
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 2Unresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
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 PICKENS WTP (SC3910001)
Is PICKENS WTP (SC3910001) water safe to drink?
PICKENS WTP (SC3910001) water receives a grade of C (59/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 21 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has PICKENS WTP (SC3910001) detected?
54 contaminants were tested in PICKENS WTP (SC3910001)'s water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does PICKENS WTP (SC3910001) have any EPA violations?
Yes, PICKENS WTP (SC3910001) has 21 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MCL, MR, TT. 5 are health-based violations.
How many people does PICKENS WTP (SC3910001) serve?
PICKENS WTP (SC3910001) serves approximately 10,263 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Pickens.
What type of water does PICKENS WTP (SC3910001) provide?
PICKENS WTP (SC3910001) 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 SC3910001.
How does PICKENS WTP (SC3910001) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
PICKENS WTP (SC3910001) 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.