Current Noncompliance SC

Lincolnville Town of (sc1010007)

EPA ID: SC1010007 ยท 1,980 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lincolnville Town of (sc1010007) (SC1010007): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. In the current EPA monitoring period, Lincolnville Town of (sc1010007) has 1 violation still listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 1,980 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,980
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
12
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00014 mg/L
Max Lead Level
7
Contaminants Flagged
$316K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lincolnville Town of (sc1010007) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$84,790
Median Household Income
105,943
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
45th
Energy Burden Percentile
25%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lincolnville Town of (sc1010007) serves a community with a median household income of $84,790 and an estimated 105,943 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Lincolnville Town of (sc1010007)'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
35th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

22 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
44 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 33% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Lincolnville Town of (sc1010007) compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

E. coli at 3 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 13 detections recorded. 4 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 4 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.
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Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Lincolnville Town of (sc1010007) (EPA ID: SC1010007) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 1,980 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 11 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2022 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 30, 2021 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2021 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2021 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform 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
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 3 No
E. coli Microbiological 3 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment 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
0.00014 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.

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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 Lincolnville Town of (sc1010007) (SC1010007) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lincolnville Town of (sc1010007) water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Lincolnville Town of (sc1010007) serve?

Lincolnville Town of (sc1010007) serves approximately 1,980 people across 2 ZIP codes in South Carolina.

Where does Lincolnville Town of (sc1010007) get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Lincolnville Town of (sc1010007)'s water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Consumer Confidence Report Rule, E. coli. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants 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 Lincolnville Town of (sc1010007) serve?
Lincolnville Town of (sc1010007) serves approximately 1,980 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Lincolnville Town of (sc1010007)'s water source?
Lincolnville Town of (sc1010007) draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lincolnville Town of (sc1010007)'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00014 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Lincolnville Town of (sc1010007)'s service area?
The Lincolnville Town of (sc1010007) service area has a median household income of $84,790. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lincolnville Town of (sc1010007) get its water?
Lincolnville Town of (sc1010007)'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lincolnville Town of (sc1010007) (SC): 12 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/sc1010007/
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1

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