LAMAR TOWN OF (SC1610004)

PWSID: SC1610004 · Lamar, SC · Serves 1,034 people

Health Violations

LAMAR TOWN OF (SC1610004) has 1 health-based violation out of 1 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
1,034
Total Violations
1
Health Violations
1
Source Type
Groundwater

LAMAR TOWN OF (SC1610004) (PWSID SC1610004) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 1,034 people in Lamar, SC, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the South Carolina drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 1 total violation, with 1 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Lead & Copper Rule. Recorded violations span 2015–2015.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the South Carolina state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
SC1610004
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Lamar, SC
Population Served
1,034
Health Violations
Yes (1)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Lead & Copper Rule 1 1

Violation History (1)

Contaminant Health Date
Lead & Copper Rule Yes Oct 1, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LAMAR TOWN OF (SC1610004) water safe to drink?
LAMAR TOWN OF (SC1610004) has 1 health-based violation out of 1 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does LAMAR TOWN OF (SC1610004) serve?
LAMAR TOWN OF (SC1610004) serves 1,034 people in Lamar, SC. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does LAMAR TOWN OF (SC1610004) have?
LAMAR TOWN OF (SC1610004) has 1 total violation on record spanning 2015–2015. 1 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in LAMAR TOWN OF (SC1610004) water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Lead & Copper Rule.

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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