A96/100
SOUTH ISLAND PSD (SC0720001) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 18,299 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
SC0720001
Violations
1
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 1992.
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 SOUTH ISLAND PSD (SC0720001)
Is SOUTH ISLAND PSD (SC0720001) water safe to drink?
SOUTH ISLAND PSD (SC0720001) water receives a grade of A (96/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 66 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has SOUTH ISLAND PSD (SC0720001) detected?
66 contaminants were tested in SOUTH ISLAND PSD (SC0720001)'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does SOUTH ISLAND PSD (SC0720001) have any EPA violations?
Yes, SOUTH ISLAND PSD (SC0720001) has 1 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 1992. Violation types include MR.
How many people does SOUTH ISLAND PSD (SC0720001) serve?
SOUTH ISLAND PSD (SC0720001) serves approximately 18,299 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Hilton Head Island.
What type of water does SOUTH ISLAND PSD (SC0720001) provide?
SOUTH ISLAND PSD (SC0720001) sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is SC0720001.
How does SOUTH ISLAND PSD (SC0720001) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
SOUTH ISLAND PSD (SC0720001) scores 96/100 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.