Water System Report SC

Latta Town of (sc1710002)

EPA ID: SC1710002 · 2,076 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Latta Town of (sc1710002)'s five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 2,076 residents year after year.

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

B · 82
Avg Safety Score
2,076
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00077 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$70K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Latta Town of (sc1710002) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$41,589
Median Household Income
23,231
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
87th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Latta Town of (sc1710002) serves a community with a median household income of $41,589 and an estimated 23,231 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% 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

Latta Town of (sc1710002)'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Dillon 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

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in South Carolina

B 7 violations
B 10 violations
A 5 violations
A 7 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Latta Town of (sc1710002) (EPA ID: SC1710002) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 2,076 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: B (82/100)

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
29565 0.00077 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

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 Latta Town of (sc1710002) (SC1710002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Latta Town of (sc1710002) water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Latta Town of (sc1710002) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Latta Town of (sc1710002) serve?

Latta Town of (sc1710002) serves approximately 2,076 people across 3 ZIP codes in South Carolina.

Where does Latta Town of (sc1710002) 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

Source: Latta Town of (sc1710002) 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 classification and chemical list sourced from Latta Town of (sc1710002) 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
1,028
Unknown Material
353
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,076
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 Latta Town of (sc1710002) safe to drink?
Latta Town of (sc1710002) earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Latta Town of (sc1710002) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Latta Town of (sc1710002) serve?
Latta Town of (sc1710002) serves approximately 2,076 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Latta Town of (sc1710002)'s water source?
Latta Town of (sc1710002) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Latta Town of (sc1710002)'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00077 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Latta Town of (sc1710002)'s service area?
The Latta Town of (sc1710002) service area has a median household income of $41,589. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Latta Town of (sc1710002) get its water?
Latta Town of (sc1710002)'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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