Carlisle, SC: 8 Health Violations — 67/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Carlisle water quality is uneven — some service areas show clean compliance; others carry documented violations in SC EPA records.
How Carlisle Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Facts for Carlisle Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 8 violations in the past 5 years.
- Homes built before 1986: 51% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 17.28 — above typical levels.
Carlisle's Water Providers
Water delivery in Carlisle, SC is handled by 2 utilities rather than a single system — drawn from 2 providers in federal records, each filing its own compliance reports and setting its own rates.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Carlisle, South Carolina (population ~1,747), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 3,652 people region-wide.
1 of 1 ZIP code (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 8 health-based violations documented.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Carlisle: C (67/100)
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
Carlisle water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Carlisle
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 16 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29031 | C | 8 | 8 | Santuck Hebron Water Company (4420007) |
All ZIP Codes in Carlisle
- 29031 [C] — 8 violations ⚠
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.
Carlisle 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 Carlisle's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Carlisle Infrastructure Age
With 51% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Lead solder was standard in copper plumbing until federally banned in 1986; lead pipes were common in service lines pre-1970. Carlisle's median build year of 1984 reflects a housing stock where these older materials are a pervasive feature — not a rare legacy — of the residential plumbing landscape.
Over half of homes in Carlisle were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Carlisle
At current valuations, Carlisle sits in the low remediation-share tier — the equity impact of fixing documented issues is proportionally minor.
Remediation costs in Carlisle are relatively low compared to home values. The $300–$1,500 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 53% below the South Carolina average.
Carlisle: 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.
Even where utility-side monitoring meets Lead and Copper Rule requirements, the 51% pre-rule share in Carlisle keeps interior-plumbing variation as a household-level question that aggregate data cannot resolve.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
What You Can Do in Carlisle
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages — your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
- Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) can reduce the most common contaminant found in Carlisle's water.
- Check your home's plumbing. With 51% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
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