CITY REPORT SC 1 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

New Ellenton, SC: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 99/100

1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for New Ellenton: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

Throughout New Ellenton and across its water systems, EPA compliance data for SC shows above-average performance - violations are minimal, none of the tracked systems have recorded repeated MCL exceedances in recent cycles, and the safety picture has held steady across multiple reporting periods.

How New Ellenton Compares

New Ellenton99/100
South Carolina avg80/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems
1
ZIPs with Violations
A · 99
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
Radon Risk (Low)
$129K
Median Home Value
$300
Est. Remediation (0.2% of home value)

Key Facts for New Ellenton Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 2 violations in the past 5 years.
  • Average lead level: 0.0017 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 66% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 13.54 - above typical levels.

New Ellenton's Water Providers

Water delivery in New Ellenton, 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 home safety data for 1 ZIP code in New Ellenton, South Carolina (population ~2,426), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 8,514 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 New Ellenton: A (99/100)

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

New Ellenton water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0017 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 4 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
29809 A 2 1 New Ellenton Cpw (sc0210007)

All ZIP Codes in New Ellenton

  • 29809 [A] - 2 violations ⚠

Data Sources

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

New Ellenton Community Health Snapshot

9.8%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
13.9%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
15.6%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 9.8% ↓
Diabetes 13.9% ↑
Mental Health 15.6% ↑

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

What's in New Ellenton's Water?

Stage 2 DBP Rule 4 violations
Treatment Technique
Disinfection byproduct exposure risk

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

New Ellenton Infrastructure Age

1976
Median Build Year
66%
Built Before 1986
23%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 66% 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

Heavily weighted toward older construction, New Ellenton's housing stock carries a median build year of 1976. That profile puts a majority of homes in the era when lead-soldered copper plumbing was standard practice.

1976
Median Year Built
66%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
23%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (23%) 1970–1986 (43%) Post-1986 (34%)

Over half of homes in New Ellenton 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 New Ellenton

Equity impact data for New Ellenton lands in the favorable tier - remediation claims a small slice of what properties here are worth.

Median Home Value
$128,700
Est. Remediation
$300
Remediation as % of home value 0.2%

Remediation costs in New Ellenton are relatively low compared to home values. The $150–$600 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 38% below the South Carolina average.

New Ellenton: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

66%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0017
mg/L Avg Lead (Limit: 0.015)

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.

Routinely in New Ellenton, where 66% of housing predates the solder ban and aggregate utility readings hover near the federal threshold, a faucet-level draw functions as a standard household step for families with small kids.

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

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for New Ellenton, SC

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for New Ellenton, SC?
New Ellenton has an average Home Safety Score of 99/100 (Grade A) under model 4.0.0. The score combines EPA SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AQI, and is published only when all required domains are observed. 2 EPA violations have been recorded. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many water violations does New Ellenton have?
New Ellenton water systems have a total of 2 EPA violations, including 1 health-based violation. Violations are tracked across 1 ZIP code.
Does New Ellenton water have lead?
The average 90th-percentile lead level in New Ellenton is 0.0017 mg/L. This is below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does New Ellenton compare to South Carolina average?
New Ellenton has an average Home Safety Score of 99/100, which is above the South Carolina state average of 80/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve New Ellenton?
New Ellenton is served by 2 public water systems across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 2,426 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in New Ellenton?
Estimated remediation costs in New Ellenton average $300 per household, ranging from $150 to $600. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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