Water System Report SC

Belton-honea Path Water Authority (sc0410011)

EPA ID: SC0410011 ยท 2,555 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Belton-honea Path Water Authority (sc0410011) (SC0410011): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Belton-honea Path Water Authority (sc0410011) has supplied tap water to 2,555 residents with no violations of any type on record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,555
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$234K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Belton-honea Path Water Authority (sc0410011) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$67,527
Median Household Income
72,376
Service Area Population
34%
Disadvantaged Population
47th
Poverty Percentile
43th
Energy Burden Percentile
38%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Belton-honea Path Water Authority (sc0410011) serves a community with a median household income of $67,527 and an estimated 72,376 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 34% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Belton-honea Path Water Authority (sc0410011)'s water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
57th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

29 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 43% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 27 detections recorded. 9 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 6 exceed state limits.

State limits: PFOA: 0.004 ppt, PFOS: 0.004 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,000
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $2,800

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,800 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Belton-honea Path Water Authority (sc0410011) (EPA ID: SC0410011) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 2,555 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by SC or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Belton-honea Path Water Authority (sc0410011) (SC0410011) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belton-honea Path Water Authority (sc0410011) water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Belton-honea Path Water Authority (sc0410011) in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Belton-honea Path Water Authority (sc0410011) serve?

Belton-honea Path Water Authority (sc0410011) serves approximately 2,555 people across 3 ZIP codes in South Carolina.

Where does Belton-honea Path Water Authority (sc0410011) get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Belton-honea Path Water Authority (sc0410011) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Belton-honea Path Water Authority (sc0410011) serve?
Belton-honea Path Water Authority (sc0410011) serves approximately 2,555 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Belton-honea Path Water Authority (sc0410011)'s water source?
Belton-honea Path Water Authority (sc0410011) draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Belton-honea Path Water Authority (sc0410011)'s service area?
The Belton-honea Path Water Authority (sc0410011) service area has a median household income of $67,527. EPA EJScreen data classifies 34% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Belton-honea Path Water Authority (sc0410011) get its water?
Belton-honea Path Water Authority (sc0410011)'s water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

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