Bcwsa Sineath Mhp (0850018)
EPA ID: SC0850018 · 594 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Bcwsa Sineath Mhp (0850018) recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 594 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Bcwsa Sineath Mhp (0850018) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Bcwsa Sineath Mhp (0850018) serves a community with a median household income of $80,321 and an estimated 81,815 residents across its service area.
Environmental Justice Note: 33% 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?
Bcwsa Sineath Mhp (0850018)'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.
About 0% of homes in Dorchester 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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 14 detections recorded. 4 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 4 exceed state limits.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in South Carolina
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Bcwsa Sineath Mhp (0850018) (EPA ID: SC0850018) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 594 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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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 Bcwsa Sineath Mhp (0850018) (SC0850018) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bcwsa Sineath Mhp (0850018) water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Bcwsa Sineath Mhp (0850018) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Bcwsa Sineath Mhp (0850018) serve?
Bcwsa Sineath Mhp (0850018) serves approximately 594 people across 2 ZIP codes in South Carolina.
Where does Bcwsa Sineath Mhp (0850018) get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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.