Columbia, SC Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
34 ZIP codes · 20 EPA violations on record for mapped water systems
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); water systems associated with 12 ZIP codes have 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
Mapped ZIP codes 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
- 20 total violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to Columbia ZIP codes (each system counted once; includes small systems beyond the city utility)
- 3 health-based violation records in the available EPA data
- 12 of 12 directly mapped ZIP records are mapped to water systems with recorded violations
- 0 of 12 ZIP records with known lead status are served by a system whose 90th-percentile lead result exceeded the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | 18 | 12 |
| Chlorite | 12 | 12 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | 8 | 3 |
| Chlorine | 7 | 5 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | 5 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ZIP code in Columbia has the highest home safety score?
ZIP code 29201 has the highest safety score among scored ZIP codes 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, 20 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
Reporting periods vary by source; the page metadata identifies this materialization.