Olar Govan Water System (0510004)
EPA ID: SC0510004 · 291 people served · 1 ZIP code
Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Olar Govan Water System (0510004) recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 291 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Olar Govan Water System (0510004) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Olar Govan Water System (0510004) serves a community with a median household income of $36,042 and an estimated 1,056 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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?
Olar Govan Water System (0510004)'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.
About 1% of homes in Bamberg County, South Carolina rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Olar Govan Water System (0510004) (EPA ID: SC0510004) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 291 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 29843 in Olar.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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ZIP Codes Served
- 29843 — Olar
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Olar Govan Water System (0510004) (SC0510004) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Olar Govan Water System (0510004) water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Olar Govan Water System (0510004) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Olar Govan Water System (0510004) serve?
Olar Govan Water System (0510004) serves approximately 291 people across 1 ZIP code in South Carolina.
Where does Olar Govan Water System (0510004) 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:
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.
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.