Newberry Water Quality

South Carolina

Health Violations

The tap water in Newberry, South Carolina is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 9,991 people. 3 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 5200 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

2
Water Systems
9,991
Population Served
3
Total Violations
3
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Newberry, South Carolina is delivered through 2 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 9,991 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 Newberry shows 3 total violations across all 2 systems, of which 3 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, 5000. 9 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
NEWBERRY CO W&SA (SC3620002) 9,941 1 Health
BOYS FARM INC (SC3670108) 50 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
2456 2016-04-01
5000 2000-01-01

TRI Facilities in Newberry

Facility Total Releases
Valmont Composite Structures Newberry 1.4M lbs
Maclean Power Systems LLC 315.4K lbs
Kiswire 153.8K lbs
West Fraser Newberry Lumber Mill 110.1K lbs
Falcon Bass Boats 72.2K lbs
Kraft Heinz Co 40.2K lbs
Kiswire Inc 13.0K lbs
Samsung Electronics Home Appliances America 1.1K lbs
Doncasters Trucast Inc 350 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Newberry, South Carolina water safe to drink?
Newberry is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 9,991 people. 3 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 Newberry have?
Newberry water systems have a total of 3 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 3 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Newberry water?
Health-based violations for Newberry water systems include the following contaminants: 5200, 2456, 5000. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Newberry?
2 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Newberry, South Carolina, collectively covering approximately 9,991 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Newberry get its drinking water?
Newberry'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 Newberry?
Yes, 9 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Newberry, South Carolina, reporting a combined 2.1M 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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