Water System Report SC

College Acres Public W/d (sc0220002)

EPA ID: SC0220002 · 1,360 people served · 6 ZIP codes

Water monitoring history at College Acres Public W/d (sc0220002) shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 1,360 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

1,360
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 36 (2021) to 7 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for College Acres Public W/d (sc0220002) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$76,359
Median Household Income
75,039
Service Area Population
47%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The College Acres Public W/d (sc0220002) serves a community with a median household income of $76,359 and an estimated 75,039 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% 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

College Acres Public W/d (sc0220002)'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

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
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

Water Filtration Flood Insurance
Water Filtration $600
Flood Insurance $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,000

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

College Acres Public W/d (sc0220002) (EPA ID: SC0220002) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 1,360 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

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

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 5 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for College Acres Public W/d (sc0220002) (SC0220002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is College Acres Public W/d (sc0220002) water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, College Acres Public W/d (sc0220002) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does College Acres Public W/d (sc0220002) serve?

College Acres Public W/d (sc0220002) serves approximately 1,360 people across 6 ZIP codes in South Carolina.

Where does College Acres Public W/d (sc0220002) get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
564
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,360
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

Should I use a water filter?
College Acres Public W/d (sc0220002) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does College Acres Public W/d (sc0220002) serve?
College Acres Public W/d (sc0220002) serves approximately 1,360 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is College Acres Public W/d (sc0220002)'s water source?
College Acres Public W/d (sc0220002) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of College Acres Public W/d (sc0220002)'s service area?
The College Acres Public W/d (sc0220002) service area has a median household income of $76,359. EPA EJScreen data classifies 47% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does College Acres Public W/d (sc0220002) get its water?
College Acres Public W/d (sc0220002)'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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