Dewees Utilities (sc1050011)
EPA ID: SC1050011 · 55 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Dewees Utilities (sc1050011) (SC1050011): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Unlike fully compliant utilities, Dewees Utilities (sc1050011) has 1 outstanding EPA violation for approximately 55 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Dewees Utilities (sc1050011) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Dewees Utilities (sc1050011) serves a community with a median household income of $130,546 and an estimated 44,387 residents across its service area.
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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Dewees Utilities (sc1050011)'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Dewees Utilities (sc1050011) compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 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. 6 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed state limits.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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System Overview
Dewees Utilities (sc1050011) (EPA ID: SC1050011) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 55 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 29466 in Mount Pleasant.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 8 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) |
| June 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.008 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.
- 29466 - Mount Pleasant
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Dewees Utilities (sc1050011) (SC1050011) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dewees Utilities (sc1050011) 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 Dewees Utilities (sc1050011) serve?
Dewees Utilities (sc1050011) serves approximately 55 people across 1 ZIP code in South Carolina.
Where does Dewees Utilities (sc1050011) get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Dewees Utilities (sc1050011) (SC): 6 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/sc1050011/
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