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Aiken, SC (29805): 7 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 83/100
EPA data combined for 3 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Aiken City of (sc0210001))
Health-based violation records by water system:
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 29805 in Aiken, SC contain 7 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 7 are marked health-based.
Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS
At a Glance
- Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 7 health-based violations (since 2021).
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0008 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
- Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
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Although the dataset for Aiken (29805) is limited in scope, one critical condition stands as the only elevated finding on record.
Score Breakdown
Overall Home Safety Score: 83/100
This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.
Canonical components
Required domains
Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.
Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.
Safety & Health (7) CRITICAL
Your Water System
ZIP code 29805 in Aiken, South Carolina is mapped to the water system Aiken City of (sc0210001) (EPA ID: SC0210001). This system provides water to approximately 51,533 people from surface water sources.
There are 3 community water systems serving this area.
Water Systems Serving This Area
| System Name | EPA ID | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aiken City of (sc0210001) | SC0210001 | 51,533 | Surface water |
| Montmorenci W/d (sc0220008) | SC0220008 | 3,837 | Groundwater |
| Trolley Run Station Development(0220016) | SC0220016 | 4,361 | Groundwater |
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
- 29105 (Monetta) - 8 mi
- 29802 (Aiken) - 10 mi
- 29801 (Aiken) - 11 mi - 12 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 29850 (Vaucluse) - 11 mi
- 29804 (Aiken) - 11 mi
- 29808 (Aiken) - 11 mi
- 29847 (Trenton) - 12 mi - 8 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 29129 (Ridge Spring) - 12 mi - 7 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 29832 (Johnston) - 12 mi - 9 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 29006 (Batesburg) - 13 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 Aiken City of (sc0210001) (SC0210001) 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.
Environmental Hazards (10) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (9) HIGH
CPSC product recall notices
These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 29805 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 7 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 29805 (primary system: Aiken City of (sc0210001)), including 7 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 29805's water come from?
The recorded water source for Aiken City of (sc0210001), a system mapped to ZIP code 29805, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 51,533 people.
How does Aiken water compare to the national average?
Aiken's Home Safety Score ranks better than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 54% of ZIP codes within South Carolina.
How can I get my water tested in Aiken?
If Aiken City of (sc0210001) 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 29805 tap water?
The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 29805 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.00082 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 29805?
29805 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Aiken County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (2026). Aiken, SC (29805): 7 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 83/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/29805/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 29805
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29105 | Monetta, SC | 8.1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 29802 | Aiken, SC | 10.5 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 29801 | Aiken, SC | 10.9 mi | B | 12 |
| 29850 | Vaucluse, SC | 11.1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 29804 | Aiken, SC | 11.5 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 29808 | Aiken, SC | 11.5 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 29847 | Trenton, SC | 11.9 mi | C | 8 |
| 29129 | Ridge Spring, SC | 11.9 mi | N/A | 7 |
| 29832 | Johnston, SC | 12.2 mi | N/A | 9 |
| 29006 | Batesburg, SC | 13.0 mi | N/A | 2 |
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