Hilton Head Island, SC - Home Safety Score unavailable
4 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Hilton Head Island Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 3 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0022 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $800 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.75.
Water Systems Serving Hilton Head Island
3 systems shown for Hilton Head Island, SC, from 5 on the federal list.
Overview
We track home safety data for 4 ZIP codes in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina (population ~40,352), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 214,485 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 4 ZIP codes.
1 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (50%) have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
Hilton Head Island water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0022 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 2 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
4 of 4 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29926 | — | 3 | 3 | Hilton Head Public Service District 1 (0720006) |
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29928 | — | South Island Public Service District (sc0720001) | 18,299 |
All ZIP Codes in Hilton Head Island
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
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
CDC Health Data for Hilton Head Island
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
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Key Contaminants Detected in Hilton Head Island
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Hilton Head Island: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Measured against the median home value, the estimated cost of fixing the issues flagged for Hilton Head Island lands in the lowest of the three tiers this page uses.
Estimated remediation costs in Hilton Head Island can be compared with local home values. The $450–$1,550 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 277% above the South Carolina average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Hilton Head Island
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.
Available area-level lead records for Hilton Head Island do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. 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.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Hilton Head Island
Historical NFIP data for Hilton Head Island contains 2,731 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $28,123. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 75% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
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. The $800 remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Hilton Head Island, SC