A89/100
WARE SHOALS TOWN OF (SC2410003) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,174 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
SC2410003
Violations
0
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOS | 0.008 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOA | 0.006 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
This system has a clean compliance history.
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 WARE SHOALS TOWN OF (SC2410003)
Is WARE SHOALS TOWN OF (SC2410003) water safe to drink?
WARE SHOALS TOWN OF (SC2410003) water receives a grade of A (89/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 31 contaminants tested, 2 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has WARE SHOALS TOWN OF (SC2410003) detected?
31 contaminants were tested in WARE SHOALS TOWN OF (SC2410003)'s water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA. 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does WARE SHOALS TOWN OF (SC2410003) have any EPA violations?
No, WARE SHOALS TOWN OF (SC2410003) has zero EPA violations on record. This indicates consistent compliance with federal drinking water standards.
How many people does WARE SHOALS TOWN OF (SC2410003) serve?
WARE SHOALS TOWN OF (SC2410003) serves approximately 3,174 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Ware Shoals.
What type of water does WARE SHOALS TOWN OF (SC2410003) provide?
WARE SHOALS TOWN OF (SC2410003) sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is SC2410003.
How does WARE SHOALS TOWN OF (SC2410003) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
WARE SHOALS TOWN OF (SC2410003) scores 89/100 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.