Columbia, SC Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
34 ZIP codes · 53 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 34 ZIP codes across Columbia, SC. The area averages a grade B (80/100); 12 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Columbia, SC. We compared 34 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade B (80/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 9 | 100% |
| C | 0 | 0% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Columbia ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29201 | 82 | B | 2 | 0.0050 mg/L |
| 2 | 29204 | 82 | B | 2 | 0.0050 mg/L |
| 3 | 29205 | 82 | B | 2 | 0.0050 mg/L |
| 4 | 29203 | 81 | B | 5 | 0.0050 mg/L |
| 5 | 29206 | 81 | B | 5 | 0.0050 mg/L |
| 6 | 29207 | 81 | B | 5 | 0.0050 mg/L |
| 7 | 29229 | 80 | B | 4 | 0.0050 mg/L |
| 8 | 29223 | 79 | B | 7 | 0.0050 mg/L |
| 9 | 29209 | 76 | B | 15 | 0.0050 mg/L |
| 10 | 29202 | — | — | — | No data |
| 11 | 29208 | — | — | 2 | 0.0050 mg/L |
| 12 | 29210 | — | — | 2 | 0.0050 mg/L |
| 13 | 29211 | — | — | — | No data |
| 14 | 29212 | — | — | 2 | 0.0050 mg/L |
| 15 | 29214 | — | — | — | No data |
| 16 | 29215 | — | — | — | No data |
| 17 | 29216 | — | — | — | No data |
| 18 | 29217 | — | — | — | No data |
| 19 | 29218 | — | — | — | No data |
| 20 | 29219 | — | — | — | No data |
| 21 | 29220 | — | — | — | No data |
| 22 | 29221 | — | — | — | No data |
| 23 | 29222 | — | — | — | No data |
| 24 | 29224 | — | — | — | No data |
| 25 | 29225 | — | — | — | No data |
| 26 | 29226 | — | — | — | No data |
| 27 | 29227 | — | — | — | No data |
| 28 | 29228 | — | — | — | No data |
| 29 | 29230 | — | — | — | No data |
| 30 | 29240 | — | — | — | No data |
| 31 | 29250 | — | — | — | No data |
| 32 | 29260 | — | — | — | No data |
| 33 | 29290 | — | — | — | No data |
| 34 | 29292 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 7 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 2 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 53 total violations across Columbia
- 25 health-based violations
- 12 of 12 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 12 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | 18 | 12 |
| Contaminant 1009 | 12 | 12 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | 8 | 3 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | 7 | 5 |
| E. coli | 5 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Columbia?
ZIP code 29201 has the highest safety score in Columbia at 82/100 (grade B). Check the full report for details.
Is Columbia water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 12 directly mapped ZIP records, 53 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 12 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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