A91/100
TRICO WATER COMPANY (SC1720001) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 17,963 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
SC1720001
Violations
2
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2006.
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 TRICO WATER COMPANY (SC1720001)
Is TRICO WATER COMPANY (SC1720001) water safe to drink?
TRICO WATER COMPANY (SC1720001) water receives a grade of A (91/100), 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 TRICO WATER COMPANY (SC1720001) detected?
66 contaminants were tested in TRICO WATER COMPANY (SC1720001)'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does TRICO WATER COMPANY (SC1720001) have any EPA violations?
Yes, TRICO WATER COMPANY (SC1720001) has 2 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2006. Violation types include MCL, MR. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does TRICO WATER COMPANY (SC1720001) serve?
TRICO WATER COMPANY (SC1720001) serves approximately 17,963 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Dillon.
What type of water does TRICO WATER COMPANY (SC1720001) provide?
TRICO WATER COMPANY (SC1720001) sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is SC1720001.
How does TRICO WATER COMPANY (SC1720001) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
TRICO WATER COMPANY (SC1720001) scores 91/100 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.