South Carolina — 5th District
119th Congress · 67 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-06-03
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
67 ZIP codes tracked in South Carolina's 5th District. Showing top 50 by safety score.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29009 | Bethune | 99 | A | 0 |
| 2 | 29032 | Cassatt | 99 | A | 0 |
| 3 | 29058 | Heath Springs | 99 | A | 0 |
| 4 | 29168 | Wedgefield | 99 | A | 0 |
| 5 | 29721 | Lancaster | 99 | A | 0 |
| 6 | 29722 | Lancaster | 99 | A | 0 |
| 7 | 29744 | Van Wyck | 99 | A | 0 |
| 8 | 29065 | Jenkinsville | 98 | A | 6 (1 health) |
| 9 | 29021 | Camden | 95 | A | 0 |
| 10 | 29067 | Kershaw | 95 | A | 0 |
| 11 | 29078 | Lugoff | 95 | A | 0 |
| 12 | 29125 | Pinewood | 95 | A | 1 |
| 13 | 29706 | Chester | 95 | A | 0 |
| 14 | 29714 | Fort Lawn | 95 | A | 0 |
| 15 | 29379 | Union | 94 | A | 4 (1 health) |
| 16 | 29080 | Lynchburg | 93 | A | 1 |
| 17 | 29010 | Bishopville | 90 | A | 0 |
| 18 | 29040 | Dalzell | 90 | A | 0 |
| 19 | 29720 | Lancaster | 90 | A | 0 |
| 20 | 29364 | Lockhart | 87 | A | 7 (7 health) |
| 21 | 29020 | Camden | 85 | A | 0 |
| 22 | 29130 | Ridgeway | 85 | A | 0 |
| 23 | 29717 | Hickory Grove | 83 | B | 0 |
| 24 | 29707 | Fort Mill | 82 | B | 4 (1 health) |
| 25 | 29715 | Fort Mill | 82 | B | 4 (1 health) |
| 26 | 29716 | Fort Mill | 82 | B | 4 (1 health) |
| 27 | 29731 | Rock Hill | 81 | B | 4 |
| 28 | 29733 | Rock Hill | 81 | B | 4 |
| 29 | 29734 | Rock Hill | 81 | B | 4 |
| 30 | 29742 | Sharon | 81 | B | 1 |
| 31 | 29055 | Great Falls | 78 | B | 1 |
| 32 | 29708 | Fort Mill | 77 | B | 4 (1 health) |
| 33 | 29730 | Rock Hill | 76 | B | 4 |
| 34 | 29732 | Rock Hill | 76 | B | 4 |
| 35 | 29323 | Chesnee | 75 | B | 2 (2 health) |
| 36 | 29372 | Pacolet | 75 | B | 0 |
| 37 | 29062 | Horatio | 73 | B | 0 |
| 38 | 29128 | Rembert | 73 | B | 0 |
| 39 | 29161 | Timmonsville | 73 | B | 0 |
| 40 | 29180 | Winnsboro | 69 | C | 2 |
| 41 | 29353 | Jonesville | 69 | C | 14 (6 health) |
| 42 | 29395 | Jonesville | 69 | C | 14 (6 health) |
| 43 | 29340 | Gaffney | 68 | C | 6 (6 health) |
| 44 | 29341 | Gaffney | 68 | C | 6 (6 health) |
| 45 | 29745 | York | 68 | C | 21 (6 health) |
| 46 | 29031 | Carlisle | 67 | C | 8 (8 health) |
| 47 | 29014 | Blackstock | 66 | C | 0 |
| 48 | 29015 | Blair | 66 | C | 0 |
| 49 | 29046 | Elliott | 66 | C | 0 |
| 50 | 29101 | Mc Bee | 66 | C | 0 |
Overview
South Carolina's 5th District serving an estimated 1,393,105 residents encompasses 67 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is B (77/100).
155 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 59 are health-based violations. About 40% 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 — 54 violations
- Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) — 41 violations
- Consumer Confidence Report Rule — 27 violations
- Stage 2 DBP Rule — 14 violations
- Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) — 9 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1978 (~48 years old). Older homes may have lead pipes or solder — consider a water filter if your home predates 1986.
Lead Alert: 2 ZIP codes 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 67 ZIP codes in South Carolina's 5th District.