Water System Report SC

Bamberg Public Works (sc0510001)

EPA ID: SC0510001 ยท 3,735 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Bamberg Public Works (sc0510001) (SC0510001): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA data: Bamberg Public Works (sc0510001) - zero violations, five years, 3,735 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,735
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00028 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$123K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bamberg Public Works (sc0510001) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$48,341
Median Household Income
8,038
Service Area Population
93%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bamberg Public Works (sc0510001) serves a community with a median household income of $48,341 and an estimated 8,038 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 93% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Bamberg Public Works (sc0510001)'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
55th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
25th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 57% 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 $2,150
Total Estimated Cost $2,150

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

Bamberg Public Works (sc0510001) (EPA ID: SC0510001) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 3,735 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 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
0.00028 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.

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

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 Bamberg Public Works (sc0510001) (SC0510001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bamberg Public Works (sc0510001) water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Bamberg Public Works (sc0510001) 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 Bamberg Public Works (sc0510001) serve?

Bamberg Public Works (sc0510001) serves approximately 3,735 people across 2 ZIP codes in South Carolina.

Where does Bamberg Public Works (sc0510001) get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
66

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Bamberg Public Works (sc0510001) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Bamberg Public Works (sc0510001) serve?
Bamberg Public Works (sc0510001) serves approximately 3,735 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Bamberg Public Works (sc0510001)'s water source?
Bamberg Public Works (sc0510001) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Bamberg Public Works (sc0510001)'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00028 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Bamberg Public Works (sc0510001)'s service area?
The Bamberg Public Works (sc0510001) service area has a median household income of $48,341. EPA EJScreen data classifies 93% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Bamberg Public Works (sc0510001) get its water?
Bamberg Public Works (sc0510001)'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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