B79/100
SPARTANBURG WATER SYSTEM (4210001) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 140,024 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
SC4210001
Violations
10
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 220.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2021.
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 SPARTANBURG WATER SYSTEM (4210001)
Is SPARTANBURG WATER SYSTEM (4210001) water safe to drink?
SPARTANBURG WATER SYSTEM (4210001) water receives a grade of B (79/100), which is considered good. Out of 76 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has SPARTANBURG WATER SYSTEM (4210001) detected?
76 contaminants were tested in SPARTANBURG WATER SYSTEM (4210001)'s water. Notable contaminants include chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does SPARTANBURG WATER SYSTEM (4210001) have any EPA violations?
Yes, SPARTANBURG WATER SYSTEM (4210001) has 10 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include TT, MR. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does SPARTANBURG WATER SYSTEM (4210001) serve?
SPARTANBURG WATER SYSTEM (4210001) serves approximately 140,024 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Spartanburg.
What type of water does SPARTANBURG WATER SYSTEM (4210001) provide?
SPARTANBURG WATER SYSTEM (4210001) 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 SC4210001.
How does SPARTANBURG WATER SYSTEM (4210001) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
SPARTANBURG WATER SYSTEM (4210001) scores 79/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our South Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.