Health Violations Found

Columbia, SC (29208): 2 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data for Columbia City of (sc4010001)

Health Violations Found PFAS Detected

Health-based violation records by water system:

Columbia City of (sc4010001) (2)

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 29208 in Columbia, SC contain 2 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 2 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources

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Safety Score N/A

Water Quality PFAS above MCL 2 health-based violation records

Lead Risk Moderate 0.005 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2023-12-31

NFIP Claim History N/A

Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 2 health-based violations (since 2021).
Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.005 mg/L is below the EPA action level, but EPA's health goal for lead is zero; filtration is advisable.
PFAS At least one PFAS result is above an EPA MCL value (UCMR5 sampling; MCL compliance required from 2029).
Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.

Contaminant Summary

Health Violations

2 violations 2 health-based PFAS detected

Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record Consumer Confidence Report: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record

Water System

354,068

People Served

Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0

Surface water

Water Source

0.005 mg/L

Reported Lead Result2.2× the national median for this measure

Zone 3

County Radon Potential · Low

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The critical alert on record for 29208 in Columbia stands alone - no high-priority findings appear in the same compiled data.

PFAS Above an EPA MCL Value (MCL Compliance Required From 2029) CRITICAL

PFAS ("forever chemicals") reported by a water system mapped to this ZIP; highest reported result above an EPA MCL value - PFOS 0.0086 µg/L detected. Many PFAS break down slowly in the environment, and some can accumulate in the body.

What to do: Install a reverse osmosis or activated carbon block filter rated for PFAS removal (NSF/ANSI 53 or 58). See PFAS Contamination below ↓ ↓

Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance

92/100

Observed

PFAS MCL screen

Unknown

Evidence missing

EPA radon zone

100/100

Observed

Annual EPA AirData AQI

100/100

Observed

Required domains

Drinking water

Unknown

Indoor environment

100/100

Outdoor environment

100/100

Coverage: 3 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.

Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.

Safety & Health (8) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 29208 in Columbia, South Carolina is mapped to the water system Columbia City of (sc4010001) (EPA ID: SC4010001). This system provides water to approximately 354,068 people from surface water sources.

Other Water Quality Reports in South Carolina

29001 (Alcolu)
29002 (Ballentine)
29003 (Bamberg) - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
29006 (Batesburg) - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
29009 (Bethune)
29010 (Bishopville)
29014 (Blackstock)
29015 (Blair) - 8 violations recorded for mapped water systems
29016 (Blythewood) - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
29018 (Bowman)
29020 (Camden)
29021 (Camden)
29030 (Cameron)
29031 (Carlisle)
29032 (Cassatt)
29033 (Cayce)
29036 (Chapin) - 11 violations recorded for mapped water systems
29037 (Chappells)
29038 (Cope)
29039 (Cordova)

Nearby Water Quality Reports

29202 (Columbia) - <1 mi
29211 (Columbia) - <1 mi
29214 (Columbia) - <1 mi
29216 (Columbia) - <1 mi
29217 (Columbia) - <1 mi
29218 (Columbia) - <1 mi
29220 (Columbia) - <1 mi
29225 (Columbia) - <1 mi
29201 (Columbia) - <1 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
29205 (Columbia) - 2 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Columbia City of (sc4010001) (SC4010001) on EPA.gov.

4 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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Compliance History

Health-based (MCL/TT) Other violations

PFAS Contamination Detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 29208. One or more compound results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029.

Detected compounds: HFPO-DA, PFOS, PFOA, PFPeA, PFHxA, PFBS, PFHpA.

Highest measured level: 0.0092 µg/L

Reverse osmosis (RO) and activated carbon block filters can reduce PFAS at the tap. Certifications list the compounds covered: an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 claim for PFOA/PFOS does not cover every PFAS, so check that the product lists the compounds detected here.

Learn about PFAS risks → Find a PFAS filter →

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Environmental Hazards (9) MODERATE

Home & Infrastructure (2) OK

Cost & Community (7) OK

CPSC product recall notices

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 29208 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 2 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 29208 (primary system: Columbia City of (sc4010001)), including 2 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 29208's water come from?

The recorded water source for Columbia City of (sc4010001), a system mapped to ZIP code 29208, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 354,068 people.

How can I get my water tested in Columbia?

If Columbia City of (sc4010001) supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

Is lead a concern in 29208 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 29208 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.005 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2023-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 29208?

29208 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Richland County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

Are there PFAS (forever chemicals) in 29208's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 29208. One or more PFAS results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.

How to cite this page

APA

ZipCheckup. (2026). Columbia, SC (29208): 2 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/29208/

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  title  = {{Columbia, SC (29208): 2 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems}},
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Page version: October 2026.

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Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 29208

ZIP Code	City, State	Distance	Grade	Violations
29202	Columbia, SC	<1 mi	N/A	0
29211	Columbia, SC	<1 mi	N/A	0
29214	Columbia, SC	<1 mi	N/A	0
29216	Columbia, SC	<1 mi	N/A	0
29217	Columbia, SC	<1 mi	N/A	0
29218	Columbia, SC	<1 mi	N/A	0
29220	Columbia, SC	<1 mi	N/A	0
29225	Columbia, SC	<1 mi	N/A	0
29201	Columbia, SC	<1 mi	B	2
29205	Columbia, SC	2.1 mi	B	2