CITY REPORT SC HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 1

Drayton, SC: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 83/100

1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Drayton: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

Looking at federal compliance records for Drayton, SC: the city earns a grade in the top two bands here, and each serving system's violation history can be reviewed individually for what lies behind it.

How Drayton Compares

Drayton83/100
South Carolina avg80/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
B · 83
Avg Safety Score
Zone 2
County Radon Potential (Moderate)
$300
Est. Remediation

Key Facts for Drayton Residents

  • Water systems mapped to your city have 1 violation on record since 2021.
  • Homes built before 1986: 89% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.55.

Drayton's Water Providers

Among 2 systems linked to Drayton, SC, the 2 biggest by population served appear below.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Drayton, South Carolina (population ~227), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 184,516 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Drayton: B (83/100)

Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:

Factor What It Measures
Water Quality EPA violations and compliance history
PFAS MCL Screen UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs
Radon Risk EPA radon zone classification
Annual AQI EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days

Water Sources

Drayton water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: reported as 0 mg/L (a reported 0 is not proof of no lead; check the source record for its reporting limit) (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
29333 B 1 1 Spartanburg Water System (sc4210001)

All ZIP Codes in Drayton

  • 29333 [B] - 1 violation ⚠

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Drayton Community Health Snapshot

9.7%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
13.5%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
17.3%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 9.7% ↓
Diabetes 13.5% ↑
Mental Health 17.3% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

What's in Drayton's Water?

Lead and Copper Rule 2 violations
Treatment Technique
Developmental delays in children, kidney damage

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Drayton Infrastructure Age

1950
Median Build Year
89%
Built Before 1986
71%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 89% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

By Census estimates, roughly half or more of the homes in Drayton were built before 1986; the median build year is 1950.

1950
Median Year Built
89%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
71%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (71%) 1970–1986 (18%) Post-1986 (11%)

Over half of homes in Drayton were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Drayton: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

89%
Homes Built Before 1986

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Drayton, SC?
Drayton has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100 (Grade B) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 1 violation appears in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving Drayton?
EPA records list 1 EPA violation, including 1 health-based violation for Drayton water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
How does Drayton compare to South Carolina average?
Drayton has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100, which is at or above the South Carolina state average of 80/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Drayton?
Our records map 2 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Drayton. The related population figure in our data is approximately 227 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Drayton?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Drayton: $300; modeled range $150 to $600. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Drayton, SC: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 83/100. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/sc/drayton/
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