Chesnee Water Quality

South Carolina

Health Violations

The tap water in Chesnee, South Carolina is served by 3 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 23,842 people. 12 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 5200 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

3
Water Systems
23,842
Population Served
12
Total Violations
12
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Chesnee, South Carolina is delivered through 3 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 23,842 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 Chesnee shows 12 total violations across all 3 systems, of which 12 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 5200, 2456. 2 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are 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
LCF WATER DISTRICT (SC4220010) 18,152 0 Clean
DANIEL MORGAN WATER DISTRICT (1120001) 5,314 10 Health
DANIEL MORGAN WTR DISTRICT-NC 376 2 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
5200 2024-10-17
5200 2024-10-17
2456 2023-07-01
2456 2023-07-01
2456 2023-07-01
2456 2023-07-01
2456 2023-07-01
2456 2023-04-01
2456 2023-04-01
2456 2023-04-01
2456 2023-04-01
2456 2023-04-01

TRI Facilities in Chesnee

Facility Total Releases
Dave Steel Co Inc 191.4K lbs
Tribal Manufacturing Inc. 21.9K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chesnee, South Carolina water safe to drink?
Chesnee is served by 3 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 23,842 people. 12 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 Chesnee have?
Chesnee water systems have a total of 12 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 12 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Chesnee water?
Health-based violations for Chesnee water systems include the following contaminants: 5200, 2456. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Chesnee?
3 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Chesnee, South Carolina, collectively covering approximately 23,842 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Chesnee get its drinking water?
Chesnee's water supply comes from 3 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 Chesnee?
Yes, 2 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Chesnee, South Carolina, reporting a combined 213.3K 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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