Grassy Pond Water Company Inc. (sc1120002)
EPA ID: SC1120002 · 9,895 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Grassy Pond Water Company Inc. (sc1120002) (SC1120002): PFAS sampling above the current EPA limit (UCMR5). Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Grassy Pond Water Company Inc. (sc1120002) stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 9,895 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Grassy Pond Water Company Inc. (sc1120002) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Grassy Pond Water Company Inc. (sc1120002) serves a community with a median household income of $42,359 and an estimated 21,394 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 62% 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?
Grassy Pond Water Company Inc. (sc1120002)'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 8 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed state limits.
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Grassy Pond Water Company Inc. (sc1120002) (EPA ID: SC1120002) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 9,895 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 29340 in Gaffney.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 29340 - Gaffney
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Grassy Pond Water Company Inc. (sc1120002) (SC1120002) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grassy Pond Water Company Inc. (sc1120002) water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Grassy Pond Water Company Inc. (sc1120002) 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 Grassy Pond Water Company Inc. (sc1120002) serve?
Grassy Pond Water Company Inc. (sc1120002) serves approximately 9,895 people across 1 ZIP code in South Carolina.
Where does Grassy Pond Water Company Inc. (sc1120002) get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Grassy Pond Water Company Inc. (sc1120002) Water Report, SC. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/sc1120002/
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