Bethune Water Quality

South Carolina

Health Violations

The tap water in Bethune, South Carolina is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 3,641 people. 4 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 5000 in 1994. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

2
Water Systems
3,641
Population Served
4
Total Violations
4
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Bethune, South Carolina is delivered through 2 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 3,641 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Bethune shows 4 total violations across all 2 systems, of which 4 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 5000. 1 TRI-reporting industrial facility is also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the South Carolina drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
BETHUNE RURAL WATER (SC2820006) 3,100 0 Clean
BETHUNE TOWN OF (SC2810002) 541 4 Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
5000 1994-07-01
5000 1994-07-01
5000 1994-01-01
5000 1994-01-01

TRI Facilities in Bethune

Facility Total Releases
Southern Felt Co Inc. 19.6K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bethune, South Carolina water safe to drink?
Bethune is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 3,641 people. 4 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Bethune have?
Bethune water systems have a total of 4 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 4 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Bethune water?
Health-based violations for Bethune water systems include the following contaminants: 5000. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Bethune?
2 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Bethune, South Carolina, collectively covering approximately 3,641 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Bethune get its drinking water?
Bethune's water supply comes from 2 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Bethune?
Yes, 1 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facility is registered in Bethune, South Carolina, reporting a combined 19.6K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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