A85/100
WALTERBORO CITY OF (1510004) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 11,829 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
SC1510004
Violations
12
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 1993.
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 WALTERBORO CITY OF (1510004)
Is WALTERBORO CITY OF (1510004) water safe to drink?
WALTERBORO CITY OF (1510004) water receives a grade of A (85/100), 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 WALTERBORO CITY OF (1510004) detected?
66 contaminants were tested in WALTERBORO CITY OF (1510004)'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does WALTERBORO CITY OF (1510004) have any EPA violations?
Yes, WALTERBORO CITY OF (1510004) has 12 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 1993. Violation types include MR.
How many people does WALTERBORO CITY OF (1510004) serve?
WALTERBORO CITY OF (1510004) serves approximately 11,829 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Walterboro.
What type of water does WALTERBORO CITY OF (1510004) provide?
WALTERBORO CITY OF (1510004) sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is SC1510004.
How does WALTERBORO CITY OF (1510004) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
WALTERBORO CITY OF (1510004) scores 85/100 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.