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Elgin Water Quality

South Carolina

Health Violations

The tap water in Elgin, South Carolina is served by 103 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 29,856 people. 41 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 5000 in 2022. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

103
Water Systems
29,856
Population Served
41
Total Violations
41
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Elgin, South Carolina is delivered through 103 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 29,856 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 Elgin shows 41 total violations across all 103 systems, of which 41 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, 4010, 2456. 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
BGWC I-20 (SC3250012) 6,637 1 Health
BGWC OAKLAND PLANTATION (SC4350006) 1,180 0 Clean
BGWC GLENN VILLAGE II (SC3250058) 1,116 0 Clean
BGWC NEVITT FOREST (SC0450007) 966 1 Health
BGWC RAINTREE ACRES (SC4050015) 799 0 Clean
BGWC CHARWOOD S/D (3250035) 683 1 Health
BGWC FOXWOOD (SC4650008) 570 0 Clean
BGWC VANARSDALE S/D (3250027) 509 0 Clean
BGWC WINTERCREST (SC4650017) 503 1 Health
BGWC ROLLINGWOOD (SC3250052) 493 1 Health
BGWC LAKEWOOD ESTATES (SC3250005) 492 0 Clean
BGWC CHARLESWOOD S/D (4050008) 484 1 Health
BGWC HIDDEN VALLEY (SC3250073) 480 0 Clean
BGWC THE LANDINGS (3250063) 430 1 Health
BGWC LEXINGTON ESTATES (SC3250050) 419 0 Clean
BGWC WINDY HILL (SC3250057) 375 0 Clean
BGWC BELLEMEAD S/D (3250031) 367 0 Clean
BGWC INDIAN FORK-40 LOVE (3250066) 367 0 Clean
BGWC LANDS END CONDOS (SC3270300) 359 0 Clean
BGWC COUNTRY OAKS (SC4650020) 359 0 Clean
BGWC FARROWWOOD ESTATES (SC4050012) 356 0 Clean
BGWC STONEGATE (SC4050014) 352 0 Clean
BGWC DUTCHMAN SHORES (SC3250021) 335 1 Health
BGWC LEXINGTON FARMS (SC3250069) 335 0 Clean
BGWC POCALLA DEVELOPMENT (SC4350007) 327 0 Clean
BGWC PARKWOOD S/D (3250029) 311 2 Health
BGWC CEDARWOOD (SC3250047) 300 0 Clean
BGWC HARBORSIDE (SC3270302) 286 0 Clean
BGWC FALCON RANCHES (SC3250016) 278 0 Clean
BGWC TOWN CREEK (SC0450003) 275 1 Health
BGWC BRIDGEWATER (SC0450033) 270 0 Clean
BGWC HAYNIE BUILDERS (SC0450063) 270 0 Clean
BGWC PURDY SHORES (0150014) 268 0 Clean
BGWC HIDDEN LAKE (SC0450072) 227 0 Clean
BGWC CAROWOOD (SC4650035) 212 0 Clean
BGWC OLYMPIC ACRES (SC4650053) 209 0 Clean
BGWC OAKRIDGE HUNT CLUB (SC4050019) 208 3 Health
BGWC LAKE VILLAGE (SC3250054) 197 0 Clean
BGWC CALHOUN ACRES (SC0450014) 196 0 Clean
BGWC DOBBINS ESTATE (SC0450058) 196 0 Clean
BGWC BROWN BOROUGH (SC4650061) 193 0 Clean
BGWC SILVER LAKES-WINDWOOD (SC4650034) 191 1 Health
BGWC WASHINGTON HEIGHTS (SC4050013) 190 0 Clean
BGWC LAKEWOOD (SC0450065) 183 0 Clean
BGWC SHANDON (SC4650009) 183 0 Clean
BGWC TROLLINGWOOD S/D (SC2350010) 180 0 Clean
BGWC BELLE MEAD ACRES (SC0450016) 175 0 Clean
BGWC RIDGEWOOD (SC4650031) 175 0 Clean
BGWC SANGAREE MHP (SC3260012) 174 0 Clean
BGWC GREENFOREST (SC0450006) 173 1 Health
BGWC HILL AND DALE (SC0450036) 173 0 Clean
BGWC WOODBRIDGE (SC4650028) 173 1 Health
BGWC WESTSIDE TERRACE (3250002) 172 0 Clean
BGWC CLEARVIEW (SC0450026) 158 0 Clean
BGWC SHILOH QUARTERS (SC4660092) 157 0 Clean
BGWC KIMS ACRES (SC4650041) 152 0 Clean
BGWC MURRAY LODGE (3250013) 146 7 Health
BGWC PEPPERIDGE (SC4660101) 142 0 Clean
BGWC MALLARD LAKES (SC4650057) 137 0 Clean
BGWC CREEKWOOD (3250042) 136 0 Clean
BGWC IDLEWOOD (SC3250017) 134 0 Clean
BGWC OAKWOOD ESTATES (0450076) 132 0 Clean
BGWC SPRINGFIELD ACRES (SC4050006) 130 0 Clean
BGWC HARMON HILL ESTATES (SC4050011) 126 0 Clean
BGWC PEACHTREE ACRES (3250045) 124 2 Health
BGWC MURRAY PARK ESTATES (SC3250019) 122 0 Clean
BGWC HIDDEN LAKES (SC4650040) 121 0 Clean
BGWC BARNEY RHETT (SC4650018) 114 1 Health
BGWC POLLYS CIRCLE (SC4660073) 114 2 Health
BGWC SOUTHBEND ESTATES (SC4660100) 111 2 Health
BGWC CARROLLTON PLACE S/D (SC4650062) 108 0 Clean
BGWC HUNTERS GLEN S/D (0250005) 97 0 Clean
BGWC SHERWOOD FOREST (SC0450029) 97 0 Clean
BGWC HICKORY HILL (SC4650025) 95 0 Clean
BGWC FOX TRAIL (SC3250038) 94 0 Clean
BGWC RIVERBEND ESTATES (SC4660103) 93 2 Health
BGWC INDIAN COVE S/D (SC3250020) 92 0 Clean
BGWC WINDY RUN (SC4650048) 90 0 Clean
BGWC MIDDLESTREAM (SC4650052) 88 0 Clean
BGWC HILTON PLACE (SC3250072) 87 6 Health
BGWC MALLARD COVE (SC3250076) 78 0 Clean
BGWC KINGSWOOD S/D (SC2350011) 77 0 Clean
BGWC LESSLIEDALE (SC4660095) 75 0 Clean
BGWC FARM POND (SC4650056) 70 0 Clean
BGWC CAMERON ACRES (SC4650059) 70 1 Health
BGWC ESTATES AT HILTON (SC3250103) 67 0 Clean
BGWC FIELDCREST (SC0450032) 65 0 Clean
BGWC EMMA TERRACE (SC3250022) 65 0 Clean
BGWC WESLEYWOOD (SC4650016) 65 0 Clean
BGWC SURFSIDE HEIGHTS (SC0450066) 61 0 Clean
BGWC DUTCHMAN ACRES (SC3250028) 60 0 Clean
BGWC WOODMONT ESTATE (SC2350013) 59 0 Clean
BGWC VALLEYMERE MH (SC4650046) 59 0 Clean
BGWC MILMONT SHORES (SC3250025) 57 0 Clean
BGWC TANYA TERRACE (SC3250023) 54 0 Clean
BGWC OLD FARM (SC4650042) 52 0 Clean
BGWC BROWN NEAL (SC4650047) 52 0 Clean
BGWC EDGEBROOK (0450004) 48 0 Clean
BGWC ROCK BLUFF S/D (4550001) 45 0 Clean
BGWC INDIAN PINES (SC3250051) 43 0 Clean
BGWC LESSLIEWOODS 2 (SC4650051) 41 0 Clean
BGWC SPRINGLAKE ESTATES (SC4650012) 36 1 Health
BGWC TANGLEWOOD S/D (SC4150011) 29 0 Clean

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 2022-01-01
5000 2022-01-01
5000 2022-01-01
4010 2016-10-01
4010 2016-10-01
4010 2016-04-01
2456 2016-04-01
2456 2016-04-01
5000 2003-01-01
5000 2002-01-01
5000 2002-01-01
5000 2002-01-01
5000 2002-01-01
5000 2002-01-01
5000 2001-01-01
5000 2001-01-01
5000 2000-01-01
5000 2000-01-01
5000 2000-01-01
5000 1998-01-01
5000 1998-01-01
5000 1997-01-01
5000 1997-01-01
5000 1996-01-01
5000 1996-01-01
5000 1996-01-01
5000 1996-01-01
5000 1996-01-01
5000 1996-01-01
5000 1996-01-01
5000 1994-07-01
5000 1994-07-01
5000 1994-07-01
5000 1994-07-01
5000 1994-07-01
5000 1994-07-01
5000 1994-07-01
5000 1994-01-01
5000 1994-01-01
5000 1994-01-01
5000 1994-01-01

TRI Facilities in Elgin

Facility Total Releases
Weylchem US Inc. 111.3K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elgin, South Carolina water safe to drink? ▼
Elgin is served by 103 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 29,856 people. 41 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 Elgin have? ▼
Elgin water systems have a total of 41 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 41 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Elgin water? ▼
Health-based violations for Elgin water systems include the following contaminants: 5000, 4010, 2456. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Elgin? ▼
103 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Elgin, South Carolina, collectively covering approximately 29,856 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Elgin get its drinking water? ▼
Elgin's water supply comes from 103 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 Elgin? ▼
Yes, 1 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facility is registered in Elgin, South Carolina, reporting a combined 111.3K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

Related Guides

Understanding Water Quality Violations
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How to Check Environmental Quality
Step-by-step guide to checking your local environment
Understanding EPA Data
How EPA collects and publishes environmental data

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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

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