South Carolina — 2nd District
119th Congress · 74 ZIP codes · Avg score 86/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-07-19
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup tracks water safety for 74 ZIP codes in South Carolina's 2nd District: the district earns a grade A (86/100). 218 EPA violations on record, 91 health-based.
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
74 ZIP codes tracked in South Carolina's 2nd District. Showing top 50 by safety score.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29071 | Lexington | 99 | A | 1 |
| 2 | 29105 | Monetta | 99 | A | 0 |
| 3 | 29107 | Neeses | 99 | A | 1 |
| 4 | 29123 | Pelion | 99 | A | 0 |
| 5 | 29146 | Springfield | 99 | A | 0 |
| 6 | 29171 | West Columbia | 99 | A | 0 |
| 7 | 29826 | Elko | 99 | A | 1 |
| 8 | 29828 | Gloverville | 99 | A | 0 |
| 9 | 29853 | Williston | 99 | A | 1 |
| 10 | 29861 | North Augusta | 99 | A | 1 |
| 11 | 29834 | Langley | 98 | A | 2 |
| 12 | 29809 | New Ellenton | 97 | A | 5 (2 health) |
| 13 | 29816 | Bath | 97 | A | 1 |
| 14 | 29054 | Gilbert | 95 | A | 0 |
| 15 | 29112 | North | 95 | A | 0 |
| 16 | 29118 | Orangeburg | 95 | A | 0 |
| 17 | 29164 | Wagener | 95 | A | 0 |
| 18 | 29172 | West Columbia | 95 | A | 0 |
| 19 | 29812 | Barnwell | 95 | A | 0 |
| 20 | 29813 | Hilda | 95 | A | 2 |
| 21 | 29829 | Graniteville | 95 | A | 0 |
| 22 | 29831 | Jackson | 95 | A | 0 |
| 23 | 29842 | Beech Island | 95 | A | 0 |
| 24 | 29219 | Columbia | 93 | A | 5 (2 health) |
| 25 | 29224 | Columbia | 93 | A | 5 (2 health) |
| 26 | 29226 | Columbia | 93 | A | 5 (2 health) |
| 27 | 29227 | Columbia | 93 | A | 5 (2 health) |
| 28 | 29240 | Columbia | 93 | A | 5 (2 health) |
| 29 | 29250 | Columbia | 93 | A | 5 (2 health) |
| 30 | 29290 | Columbia | 93 | A | 5 (2 health) |
| 31 | 29292 | Columbia | 93 | A | 5 (2 health) |
| 32 | 29053 | Gaston | 92 | A | 8 |
| 33 | 29006 | Batesburg | 91 | A | 2 |
| 34 | 29072 | Lexington | 90 | A | 1 |
| 35 | 29073 | Lexington | 90 | A | 1 |
| 36 | 29169 | West Columbia | 90 | A | 0 |
| 37 | 29170 | West Columbia | 90 | A | 0 |
| 38 | 29207 | Columbia | 90 | A | 5 (2 health) |
| 39 | 29215 | Columbia | 90 | A | 5 (2 health) |
| 40 | 29221 | Columbia | 90 | A | 5 (2 health) |
| 41 | 29222 | Columbia | 90 | A | 5 (2 health) |
| 42 | 29228 | Columbia | 90 | A | 5 (2 health) |
| 43 | 29230 | Columbia | 90 | A | 5 (2 health) |
| 44 | 29260 | Columbia | 90 | A | 5 (2 health) |
| 45 | 29822 | Clearwater | 90 | A | 12 |
| 46 | 29841 | North Augusta | 90 | A | 1 |
| 47 | 29036 | Chapin | 89 | A | 3 |
| 48 | 29817 | Blackville | 88 | A | 2 |
| 49 | 29033 | Cayce | 85 | A | 0 |
| 50 | 29229 | Columbia | 85 | A | 5 (2 health) |
Overview
South Carolina's 2nd District encompasses 74 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is A (86/100).
218 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 91 are health-based violations. About 65% of tracked ZIP codes have at least one violation.
Top Contaminants
The most frequently cited water quality issues in this district:
- Surface Water Treatment Rule - 57 violations
- Consumer Confidence Report Rule - 45 violations
- Chlorine residual - 42 violations
- Stage 1 DBP Rule - 31 violations
- Contaminant 1009 - 20 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1984 (~42 years old). Older homes may have lead pipes or solder - consider a water filter if your home predates 1986.
Lead Alert: 1 ZIP code in this district exceed the EPA action level for lead. Consider using a certified lead-removal filter.
Data Sources
- Water quality violations: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Congressional district boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau, 119th Congress
- Housing age: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey
Updated daily. Data covers 74 ZIP codes in South Carolina's 2nd District.