A83/100
SENECA CITY OF (SC3710002) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 37,478 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
SC3710002
Violations
11
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 230.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.003 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2001.
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 SENECA CITY OF (SC3710002)
Is SENECA CITY OF (SC3710002) water safe to drink?
SENECA CITY OF (SC3710002) water receives a grade of A (83/100), 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 SENECA CITY OF (SC3710002) detected?
69 contaminants were tested in SENECA CITY OF (SC3710002)'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does SENECA CITY OF (SC3710002) have any EPA violations?
Yes, SENECA CITY OF (SC3710002) has 11 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2001. Violation types include MR.
How many people does SENECA CITY OF (SC3710002) serve?
SENECA CITY OF (SC3710002) serves approximately 37,478 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Seneca.
What type of water does SENECA CITY OF (SC3710002) provide?
SENECA CITY OF (SC3710002) 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 SC3710002.
How does SENECA CITY OF (SC3710002) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
SENECA CITY OF (SC3710002) scores 83/100 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.