Beaufort, SC: 6 Violations — 92/100 (2026)
6 ZIP codes · 4 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Water systems in Beaufort, SC serve households with few reported safety events.
How Beaufort Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Water Quality Map: Beaufort, SC
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Safety grade breakdown for Beaufort's 6 ZIP codes.
Key Facts for Beaufort Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 6 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0012 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,350 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.75 — above typical levels.
Beaufort's Water Providers
Water supply in Beaufort, SC follows a divided structure: 3 utilities account for the largest share of residential service out of 4 total systems, each managing its own distribution network and EPA reporting. Because these systems operate independently, rate decisions and compliance outcomes are determined separately.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 6 ZIP codes in Beaufort, South Carolina (population ~46,239), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 145,947 people region-wide.
6 of 6 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Beaufort: A (92/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Beaufort water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0012 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 6 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 7 | 6 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29901 | A | 1 | 0 | Taylor Mh Estate (sc0760015) |
| 29902 | B | 1 | 0 | Briarwood Mhp (sc0760076) |
| 29903 | A | 1 | 0 | Taylor Mh Estate (sc0760015) |
| 29904 | A | 1 | 0 | Bjw&sa (0720003) |
| 29905 | A | 1 | 0 | Bjw&sa (0720003) |
| 29906 | A | 1 | 0 | Briarwood Mhp (sc0760076) |
All ZIP Codes in Beaufort
- 29901 [A] — 1 violation
- 29902 [B] — 1 violation
- 29903 [A] — 1 violation
- 29904 [A] — 1 violation
- 29905 [A] — 1 violation
- 29906 [A] — 1 violation
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.
Beaufort Community Health Snapshot
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
What's in Beaufort's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Beaufort
Setting Beaufort remediation figures against its property market, the resulting ratio sits comfortably in the low tier — a classification that reflects the kind of household financial position where most homeowners can identify documented issues, schedule the work, and absorb the cost without it registering as a significant budget disruption.
Remediation costs in Beaufort are relatively low compared to home values. The $900–$1,975 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 49% above the South Carolina average.
Beaufort: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Lead risk in Beaufort appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Beaufort: Flood History & Water Damage Risk
Flood history in Beaufort spans 417 NFIP claims and 67% flood zone coverage — enough to place it in moderate-exposure territory where flood events are genuinely recurring rather than statistical outliers. That distinction matters for water quality assessment because the connection between flooding and water safety is not uniform across communities. In low-exposure areas, flooding rarely generates the conditions needed to compromise treatment or distribution infrastructure. In high-exposure areas, it can do so repeatedly. Moderate-exposure communities sit in between: flood events occur with enough frequency to make periodic infrastructure stress a reasonable concern, particularly for private well owners and residents in lower-elevation FEMA-designated zones.
Beaufort has a moderate flood history with 417 FEMA claims averaging $14,165 per payout. 67% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,350</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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