A87/100
POWDERSVILLE WATER DISTRICT (SC0420002) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 34,960 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
SC0420002
Violations
3
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 620.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.005 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
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 POWDERSVILLE WATER DISTRICT (SC0420002)
Is POWDERSVILLE WATER DISTRICT (SC0420002) water safe to drink?
POWDERSVILLE WATER DISTRICT (SC0420002) water receives a grade of A (87/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has POWDERSVILLE WATER DISTRICT (SC0420002) detected?
69 contaminants were tested in POWDERSVILLE WATER DISTRICT (SC0420002)'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does POWDERSVILLE WATER DISTRICT (SC0420002) have any EPA violations?
Yes, POWDERSVILLE WATER DISTRICT (SC0420002) has 3 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MCL, MR. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does POWDERSVILLE WATER DISTRICT (SC0420002) serve?
POWDERSVILLE WATER DISTRICT (SC0420002) serves approximately 34,960 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Easley.
What type of water does POWDERSVILLE WATER DISTRICT (SC0420002) provide?
POWDERSVILLE WATER DISTRICT (SC0420002) 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 SC0420002.
How does POWDERSVILLE WATER DISTRICT (SC0420002) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
POWDERSVILLE WATER DISTRICT (SC0420002) scores 87/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our South Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.