WEST COLUMBIA CITY OF (3210004)

PWSID: SC3210004 · West Columbia, SC · Serves 34,028 people

Health Violations

WEST COLUMBIA CITY OF (3210004) 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
34,028
Total Violations
1
Health Violations
1
Source Type
Surface Water

WEST COLUMBIA CITY OF (3210004) (PWSID SC3210004) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 34,028 people in West Columbia, 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 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Recorded violations span 2016–2016.

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)
SC3210004
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
West Columbia, SC
Population Served
34,028
Health Violations
Yes (1)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 1

Violation History (1)

Contaminant Health Date
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WEST COLUMBIA CITY OF (3210004) water safe to drink?
WEST COLUMBIA CITY OF (3210004) 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 surface water water as its source.
How many people does WEST COLUMBIA CITY OF (3210004) serve?
WEST COLUMBIA CITY OF (3210004) serves 34,028 people in West Columbia, SC. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does WEST COLUMBIA CITY OF (3210004) have?
WEST COLUMBIA CITY OF (3210004) has 1 total violation on record spanning 2016–2016. 1 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in WEST COLUMBIA CITY OF (3210004) water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).

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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