Health Violations Found SC 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Williams Town of (sc1510003)

EPA ID: SC1510003 · 103 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Unlike fully compliant utilities, Williams Town of (sc1510003) has 1 outstanding EPA violation for approximately 103 residents.

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

B · 77
Avg Safety Score
103
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00032 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
1
Contaminants Flagged
$89K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Williams Town of (sc1510003) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$50,676
Median Household Income
4,139
Service Area Population
77%
Disadvantaged Population
67th
Poverty Percentile
73th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Williams Town of (sc1510003) serves a community with a median household income of $50,676 and an estimated 4,139 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 77% 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

Williams Town of (sc1510003)'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
37th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
33th
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

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Williams Town of (sc1510003) compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,950

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,950 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

WILLIAMS TOWN OF (SC1510003) (EPA ID: SC1510003) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 103 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (77/100)

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

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. 1 remains unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
August 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Health-based Unresolved

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 1 Yes

Lead & Copper

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

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
29493 0.00032 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 Williams Town of (sc1510003) (SC1510003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Williams Town of (sc1510003) water safe to drink?

Williams Town of (sc1510003) has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Williams Town of (sc1510003) serve?

Williams Town of (sc1510003) serves approximately 103 people across 3 ZIP codes in South Carolina.

Where does Williams Town of (sc1510003) 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.
Disinfectant used
Chlorine
Treatment chemicals reported
chlorine

Source: Williams Town of (sc1510003) Consumer Confidence Report.

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

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Standard
Disinfection plus one or more treatment additives — typically corrosion control, pH adjustment, or fluoridation. Standard regime for utilities serving treated municipal water.

Treatment chemicals and what each one does

Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.

Disinfectant
Inactivates bacteria, viruses, and parasites in the treated water.
chlorine

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from Williams Town of (sc1510003) Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

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
57
Unknown Material
5
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 2023-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 103
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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Notable events and violations

This section summarizes events the utility chose to disclose in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report, plus any federal compliance violations the utility recorded against itself. Both lists are utility-authored — ZipCheckup does not audit, judge, or reorder them.

Federal compliance violations on record

These entries are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR violations section. EPA defines four broad violation categories: Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), Monitoring & Reporting (M&R), and Public Notification (PN).

  • MCL · E. coli
    2024-08-01/2024-08-31
    E. coli bacteria were found in our drinking water during the period indicated in violation of a standard.

Violations record from Williams Town of (sc1510003) Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup note: items above reflect what the utility published in its most recent CCR. Federal violation records are also tracked separately by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) — the SDWIS record is the authoritative federal source for any specific regulatory action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Williams Town of (sc1510003) safe to drink?
Williams Town of (sc1510003) earns a B safety grade with 1 violation in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Williams Town of (sc1510003)'s water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Williams Town of (sc1510003) serve?
Williams Town of (sc1510003) serves approximately 103 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Williams Town of (sc1510003)'s water source?
Williams Town of (sc1510003) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Williams Town of (sc1510003)'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00032 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Williams Town of (sc1510003)'s service area?
The Williams Town of (sc1510003) service area has a median household income of $50,676. EPA EJScreen data classifies 77% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Williams Town of (sc1510003) get its water?
Williams Town of (sc1510003)'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. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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