Water System Report SC

Clarendon Company W&s Hwy 260 (sc1450013)

EPA ID: SC1450013 · 3,521 people served · 1 ZIP code

Unlike many utilities its size, Clarendon Company W&s Hwy 260 (sc1450013) carries a violation-free five-year record — no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 3,521 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

3,521
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$160K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Clarendon Company W&s Hwy 260 (sc1450013) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$45,000
Median Household Income
16,133
Service Area Population
83%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Clarendon Company W&s Hwy 260 (sc1450013) serves a community with a median household income of $45,000 and an estimated 16,133 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 83% 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?

Groundwater

Clarendon Company W&s Hwy 260 (sc1450013)'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Clarendon County, South Carolina rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in South Carolina

A 2 violations
0 violations
B 0 violations
A 0 violations

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.

System Overview

Clarendon Company W&s Hwy 260 (sc1450013) (EPA ID: SC1450013) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 3,521 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 29102 in Manning.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Clarendon Company W&s Hwy 260 (sc1450013) (SC1450013) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarendon Company W&s Hwy 260 (sc1450013) water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Clarendon Company W&s Hwy 260 (sc1450013) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Clarendon Company W&s Hwy 260 (sc1450013) serve?

Clarendon Company W&s Hwy 260 (sc1450013) serves approximately 3,521 people across 1 ZIP code in South Carolina.

Where does Clarendon Company W&s Hwy 260 (sc1450013) get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
1
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
1,917
Confirmed Non-Lead

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 3,521
Reported to South Carolina

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Clarendon Company W&s Hwy 260 (sc1450013) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Clarendon Company W&s Hwy 260 (sc1450013) serve?
Clarendon Company W&s Hwy 260 (sc1450013) serves approximately 3,521 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Clarendon Company W&s Hwy 260 (sc1450013)'s water source?
Clarendon Company W&s Hwy 260 (sc1450013) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Clarendon Company W&s Hwy 260 (sc1450013)'s service area?
The Clarendon Company W&s Hwy 260 (sc1450013) service area has a median household income of $45,000. EPA EJScreen data classifies 83% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Clarendon Company W&s Hwy 260 (sc1450013) get its water?
Clarendon Company W&s Hwy 260 (sc1450013)'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.
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