Water System Report SC

Wagener Town of (sc0210004)

EPA ID: SC0210004 · 1,210 people served · 1 ZIP code

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Wagener Town of (sc0210004) has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 1,210 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

A · 95
Avg Safety Score
1,210
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00075 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$186K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Wagener Town of (sc0210004) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$45,755
Median Household Income
4,961
Service Area Population
47%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Wagener Town of (sc0210004) serves a community with a median household income of $45,755 and an estimated 4,961 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 47% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Wagener Town of (sc0210004)'s water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Aiken County, South Carolina rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

System Overview

Wagener Town of (sc0210004) (EPA ID: SC0210004) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 1,210 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 29164 in Wagener.

Average Home Safety Score: A (95/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
29164 0.00075 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Wagener Town of (sc0210004) (SC0210004) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wagener Town of (sc0210004) water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Wagener Town of (sc0210004) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Wagener Town of (sc0210004) serve?

Wagener Town of (sc0210004) serves approximately 1,210 people across 1 ZIP code in South Carolina.

Where does Wagener Town of (sc0210004) get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Groundwater
Drawn from underground aquifers via wells.
Disinfectant used
Chlorine
Treatment chemicals reported
chlorine

Source: Wagener Town of (sc0210004) Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Standard
Disinfection plus one or more treatment additives — typically corrosion control, pH adjustment, or fluoridation. Standard regime for utilities serving treated municipal water.

Treatment chemicals and what each one does

Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.

Disinfectant
Inactivates bacteria, viruses, and parasites in the treated water.
chlorine

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from Wagener Town of (sc0210004) Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
569
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,210
Reported to South Carolina

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Wagener Town of (sc0210004) safe to drink?
Wagener Town of (sc0210004) earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Wagener Town of (sc0210004) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Wagener Town of (sc0210004) serve?
Wagener Town of (sc0210004) serves approximately 1,210 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Wagener Town of (sc0210004)'s water source?
Wagener Town of (sc0210004) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Wagener Town of (sc0210004)'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00075 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Wagener Town of (sc0210004)'s service area?
The Wagener Town of (sc0210004) service area has a median household income of $45,755. EPA EJScreen data classifies 47% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Wagener Town of (sc0210004) get its water?
Wagener Town of (sc0210004)'s water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
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