B62/100
WEST COLUMBIA CITY OF (3210004) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 34,028 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
SC3210004
Violations
15
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOS | 0.008 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOA | 0.005 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.003 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2016.
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 WEST COLUMBIA CITY OF (3210004)
Is WEST COLUMBIA CITY OF (3210004) water safe to drink?
WEST COLUMBIA CITY OF (3210004) water receives a grade of B (62/100), which is considered good. Out of 69 contaminants tested, 2 exceed EPA legal limits. 3 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has WEST COLUMBIA CITY OF (3210004) detected?
69 contaminants were tested in WEST COLUMBIA CITY OF (3210004)'s water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA, Lead (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does WEST COLUMBIA CITY OF (3210004) have any EPA violations?
Yes, WEST COLUMBIA CITY OF (3210004) has 15 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2016. Violation types include MCL, MR. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does WEST COLUMBIA CITY OF (3210004) serve?
WEST COLUMBIA CITY OF (3210004) serves approximately 34,028 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: West Columbia.
What type of water does WEST COLUMBIA CITY OF (3210004) provide?
WEST COLUMBIA CITY OF (3210004) 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 SC3210004.
How does WEST COLUMBIA CITY OF (3210004) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
WEST COLUMBIA CITY OF (3210004) scores 62/100 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.