St Matthews Town of (sc0910001)
EPA ID: SC0910001 · 2,644 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for St Matthews Town of (sc0910001) (SC0910001): 1 violation on record since 2021. 1 violation on file at St Matthews Town of (sc0910001), none open; 2,644 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for St Matthews Town of (sc0910001) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with St Matthews Town of (sc0910001) have a median household income of $54,081 and about 7,940 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 33% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
St Matthews Town of (sc0910001)'s water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
St Matthews Town of (sc0910001) (EPA ID: SC0910001) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 2,644 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 29135 in Saint Matthews.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00088 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.
- 29135 - Saint Matthews
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for St Matthews Town of (sc0910001) (SC0910001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Matthews Town of (sc0910001) water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for St Matthews Town of (sc0910001); its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does St Matthews Town of (sc0910001) serve?
St Matthews Town of (sc0910001) serves approximately 2,644 people across 1 ZIP code in South Carolina.
Where does St Matthews Town of (sc0910001) get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). St Matthews Town of (sc0910001) (SC): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/sc0910001/
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