BROWNS CREEK W/D (SC4420002)

PWSID: SC4420002 · Union, SC · Serves 2,790 people

Health Violations

BROWNS CREEK W/D (SC4420002) has 6 health-based violations out of 6 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
2,790
Total Violations
6
Health Violations
6
Source Type
Surface Water

BROWNS CREEK W/D (SC4420002) (PWSID SC4420002) 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 2,790 people in Union, SC, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the South Carolina drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 6 total violations, with 6 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). Recorded violations span 2023–2023.

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)
SC4420002
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Union, SC
Population Served
2,790
Health Violations
Yes (6)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 6 6

Violation History (6)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BROWNS CREEK W/D (SC4420002) water safe to drink?
BROWNS CREEK W/D (SC4420002) has 6 health-based violations out of 6 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 BROWNS CREEK W/D (SC4420002) serve?
BROWNS CREEK W/D (SC4420002) serves 2,790 people in Union, SC. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does BROWNS CREEK W/D (SC4420002) have?
BROWNS CREEK W/D (SC4420002) has 6 total violations on record spanning 2023–2023. 6 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in BROWNS CREEK W/D (SC4420002) water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM).

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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