South Carolina — 5th District
119th Congress · 70 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-17
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-07-17
ZipCheckup tracks water safety for 70 ZIP codes in South Carolina's 5th District: the district earns a grade B (79/100). 108 EPA violations on record, 38 health-based.
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
70 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 | 29151 | Sumter | 99 | A | 0 |
| 5 | 29168 | Wedgefield | 99 | A | 0 |
| 6 | 29721 | Lancaster | 99 | A | 0 |
| 7 | 29722 | Lancaster | 99 | A | 0 |
| 8 | 29744 | Van Wyck | 99 | A | 0 |
| 9 | 29065 | Jenkinsville | 98 | A | 6 (1 health) |
| 10 | 29021 | Camden | 95 | A | 0 |
| 11 | 29067 | Kershaw | 95 | A | 0 |
| 12 | 29078 | Lugoff | 95 | A | 0 |
| 13 | 29125 | Pinewood | 95 | A | 1 |
| 14 | 29706 | Chester | 95 | A | 0 |
| 15 | 29714 | Fort Lawn | 95 | A | 0 |
| 16 | 29353 | Jonesville | 94 | A | 5 (1 health) |
| 17 | 29379 | Union | 94 | A | 4 (1 health) |
| 18 | 29395 | Jonesville | 94 | A | 5 (1 health) |
| 19 | 29707 | Fort Mill | 94 | A | 3 (1 health) |
| 20 | 29080 | Lynchburg | 93 | A | 1 |
| 21 | 29045 | Elgin | 91 | A | 6 (1 health) |
| 22 | 29010 | Bishopville | 90 | A | 0 |
| 23 | 29153 | Sumter | 90 | A | 0 |
| 24 | 29720 | Lancaster | 90 | A | 0 |
| 25 | 29364 | Lockhart | 87 | A | 7 (7 health) |
| 26 | 29020 | Camden | 85 | A | 0 |
| 27 | 29154 | Sumter | 85 | A | 0 |
| 28 | 29702 | Blacksburg | 83 | B | 0 |
| 29 | 29717 | Hickory Grove | 83 | B | 0 |
| 30 | 29715 | Fort Mill | 82 | B | 3 (1 health) |
| 31 | 29716 | Fort Mill | 82 | B | 3 (1 health) |
| 32 | 29731 | Rock Hill | 82 | B | 2 |
| 33 | 29733 | Rock Hill | 82 | B | 2 |
| 34 | 29734 | Rock Hill | 82 | B | 2 |
| 35 | 29130 | Ridgeway | 81 | B | 2 |
| 36 | 29742 | Sharon | 81 | B | 1 |
| 37 | 29704 | Catawba | 80 | B | 2 |
| 38 | 29040 | Dalzell | 78 | B | 7 |
| 39 | 29055 | Great Falls | 78 | B | 1 |
| 40 | 29708 | Fort Mill | 77 | B | 3 (1 health) |
| 41 | 29710 | Clover | 77 | B | 7 |
| 42 | 29730 | Rock Hill | 77 | B | 2 |
| 43 | 29732 | Rock Hill | 77 | B | 2 |
| 44 | 29323 | Chesnee | 75 | B | 2 (2 health) |
| 45 | 29340 | Gaffney | 74 | B | 3 (3 health) |
| 46 | 29341 | Gaffney | 74 | B | 3 (3 health) |
| 47 | 29745 | York | 74 | B | 10 (3 health) |
| 48 | 29062 | Horatio | 73 | B | 0 |
| 49 | 29128 | Rembert | 73 | B | 0 |
| 50 | 29342 | Gaffney | 72 | B | 3 (3 health) |
Overview
South Carolina's 5th District encompasses 70 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is B (79/100).
108 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 38 are health-based violations. About 43% 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 - 35 violations
- Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) - 22 violations
- Consumer Confidence Report Rule - 14 violations
- Stage 2 DBP Rule - 14 violations
- Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) - 10 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1981 (~45 years old). Older homes may have lead pipes or solder - consider a water filter if your home predates 1986.
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 70 ZIP codes in South Carolina's 5th District.