Ridgeway Water Quality

South Carolina

Health Violations

The tap water in Ridgeway, South Carolina is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 1,108 people. 4 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 3100 in 2015. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

2
Water Systems
1,108
Population Served
4
Total Violations
4
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Ridgeway, South Carolina is delivered through 2 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 1,108 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 Ridgeway 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 3100, 5000. 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
RIDGEWAY TOWN OF (SC2010002) 950 2 Health
RIDGEWAY MANOR (SC2070002) 158 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
3100 2015-12-01
3100 2015-10-01
5000 2002-01-01
5000 2001-07-01

TRI Facilities in Ridgeway

Facility Total Releases
Isola USA Corp 16.9K lbs
Adams Ridgeway 1 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ridgeway, South Carolina water safe to drink?
Ridgeway is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 1,108 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 Ridgeway have?
Ridgeway 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 Ridgeway water?
Health-based violations for Ridgeway water systems include the following contaminants: 3100, 5000. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Ridgeway?
2 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Ridgeway, South Carolina, collectively covering approximately 1,108 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Ridgeway get its drinking water?
Ridgeway'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 Ridgeway?
Yes, 2 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Ridgeway, South Carolina, reporting a combined 16.9K 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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