Historical Compliance Records SC

St Matthews Town of (sc0910001)

EPA ID: SC0910001 ยท 2,644 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for St Matthews Town of (sc0910001) (SC0910001): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Beyond the 1 historical violation on St Matthews Town of (sc0910001)'s EPA record, nothing remains open - the utility is currently compliant and supplies water to 2,644 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,644
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00088 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
1
Contaminants Flagged
$151K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for St Matthews Town of (sc0910001) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$54,081
Median Household Income
7,940
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The St Matthews Town of (sc0910001) serves a community with a median household income of $54,081 and an estimated 7,940 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

St Matthews Town of (sc0910001)'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
90th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How St Matthews Town of (sc0910001) compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

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

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

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 Stage 1 DBP 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
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 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)

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 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

What contaminants are in St Matthews Town of (sc0910001)'s water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does St Matthews Town of (sc0910001) serve?
St Matthews Town of (sc0910001) serves approximately 2,644 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is St Matthews Town of (sc0910001)'s water source?
St Matthews Town of (sc0910001) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in St Matthews Town of (sc0910001)'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00088 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of St Matthews Town of (sc0910001)'s service area?
The St Matthews Town of (sc0910001) service area has a median household income of $54,081. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does St Matthews Town of (sc0910001) get its water?
St Matthews Town of (sc0910001)'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). St Matthews Town of (sc0910001) (SC): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/sc0910001/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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