F12/100
WESTMINSTER CITY OF (3710003) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 8,085 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
SC3710003
Violations
77
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.010 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
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 WESTMINSTER CITY OF (3710003)
Is WESTMINSTER CITY OF (3710003) water safe to drink?
WESTMINSTER CITY OF (3710003) water receives a grade of F (12/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 77 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has WESTMINSTER CITY OF (3710003) detected?
31 contaminants were tested in WESTMINSTER CITY OF (3710003)'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does WESTMINSTER CITY OF (3710003) have any EPA violations?
Yes, WESTMINSTER CITY OF (3710003) has 77 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MCL, MR. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does WESTMINSTER CITY OF (3710003) serve?
WESTMINSTER CITY OF (3710003) serves approximately 8,085 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Westminster.
What type of water does WESTMINSTER CITY OF (3710003) provide?
WESTMINSTER CITY OF (3710003) 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 SC3710003.
How does WESTMINSTER CITY OF (3710003) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
WESTMINSTER CITY OF (3710003) scores 12/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our South Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.