Water System Report SC

Sullivans Island Town of (1010003)

EPA ID: SC1010003 ยท 2,521 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Sullivans Island Town of (1010003) (SC1010003): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Sullivans Island Town of (1010003)'s five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric - no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 2,521 residents year after year.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 83
Avg Safety Score
2,521
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00059 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$2.0M
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sullivans Island Town of (1010003) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$179,614
Median Household Income
2,127
Service Area Population
32%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sullivans Island Town of (1010003) serves a community with a median household income of $179,614 and an estimated 2,127 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: 32% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Sullivans Island Town of (1010003)'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

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

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 5 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed state limits.

State limits: PFOA: 0.004 ppt, PFOS: 0.004 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in South Carolina

8 violations
1 violation
0 violations
10 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,800
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Sullivans Island Town of (1010003) (EPA ID: SC1010003) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 2,521 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 29482 in Sullivans Island.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (83/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

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
0.00059 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.

  • 29482 - Sullivans Island

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Sullivans Island Town of (1010003) (SC1010003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sullivans Island Town of (1010003) water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Sullivans Island Town of (1010003) 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 Sullivans Island Town of (1010003) serve?

Sullivans Island Town of (1010003) serves approximately 2,521 people across 1 ZIP code in South Carolina.

Where does Sullivans Island Town of (1010003) get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Sullivans Island Town of (1010003) safe to drink?
Sullivans Island Town of (1010003) earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Sullivans Island Town of (1010003) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Sullivans Island Town of (1010003) serve?
Sullivans Island Town of (1010003) serves approximately 2,521 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Sullivans Island Town of (1010003)'s water source?
Sullivans Island Town of (1010003) draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Sullivans Island Town of (1010003)'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00059 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Sullivans Island Town of (1010003)'s service area?
The Sullivans Island Town of (1010003) service area has a median household income of $179,614. EPA EJScreen data classifies 32% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Sullivans Island Town of (1010003) get its water?
Sullivans Island Town of (1010003)'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Sullivans Island Town of (1010003) Water Quality Report, SC. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/sc1010003/
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