Water System Report SC

Smoaks Town of (1510002)

EPA ID: SC1510002 · 176 people served · 1 ZIP code

Unlike many utilities its size, Smoaks Town of (1510002) carries a violation-free five-year record — no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 176 people.

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

A · 95
Avg Safety Score
176
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0012 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$103K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Smoaks Town of (1510002) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$46,380
Median Household Income
1,742
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Smoaks Town of (1510002) serves a community with a median household income of $46,380 and an estimated 1,742 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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

Smoaks Town of (1510002)'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Colleton 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

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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

Smoaks Town of (1510002) (EPA ID: SC1510002) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 176 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 29481 in Smoaks.

Average Home Safety Score: A (95/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

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

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
29481 0.0012 mg/L No N/A

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Smoaks Town of (1510002) (SC1510002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smoaks Town of (1510002) water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Smoaks Town of (1510002) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Smoaks Town of (1510002) serve?

Smoaks Town of (1510002) serves approximately 176 people across 1 ZIP code in South Carolina.

Where does Smoaks Town of (1510002) get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Groundwater
Drawn from underground aquifers via wells.

Source: Smoaks Town of (1510002) Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Lead Service Line Inventory

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

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
86
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 176
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

Is water from Smoaks Town of (1510002) safe to drink?
Smoaks Town of (1510002) earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Smoaks Town of (1510002) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Smoaks Town of (1510002) serve?
Smoaks Town of (1510002) serves approximately 176 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Smoaks Town of (1510002)'s water source?
Smoaks Town of (1510002) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Smoaks Town of (1510002)'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0012 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Smoaks Town of (1510002)'s service area?
The Smoaks Town of (1510002) service area has a median household income of $46,380. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Smoaks Town of (1510002) get its water?
Smoaks Town of (1510002)'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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