Water System Report SC

Dillon City of (sc1710001)

EPA ID: SC1710001 ยท 6,998 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Dillon City of (sc1710001) (SC1710001): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Dillon City of (sc1710001) sits well above the baseline - five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 6,998 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

6,998
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00055 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$87K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Dillon City of (sc1710001) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$43,637
Median Household Income
24,837
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
90th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Dillon City of (sc1710001) serves a community with a median household income of $43,637 and an estimated 24,837 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: 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Dillon City of (sc1710001)'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% 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 $2,033
Total Estimated Cost $2,033

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

Dillon City of (sc1710001) (EPA ID: SC1710001) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 6,998 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00055 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.

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

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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Dillon City of (sc1710001) (SC1710001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dillon City of (sc1710001) water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Dillon City of (sc1710001) 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 Dillon City of (sc1710001) serve?

Dillon City of (sc1710001) serves approximately 6,998 people across 3 ZIP codes in South Carolina.

Where does Dillon City of (sc1710001) get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
232

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Dillon City of (sc1710001) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Dillon City of (sc1710001) serve?
Dillon City of (sc1710001) serves approximately 6,998 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Dillon City of (sc1710001)'s water source?
Dillon City of (sc1710001) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Dillon City of (sc1710001)'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00055 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Dillon City of (sc1710001)'s service area?
The Dillon City of (sc1710001) service area has a median household income of $43,637. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Dillon City of (sc1710001) get its water?
Dillon City of (sc1710001)'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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