Water System Report SC

Dcwa Tranquil Acres (1820003)

EPA ID: SC1820003 · 858 people served · 1 ZIP code

Five clean years on EPA record — Dcwa Tranquil Acres (1820003), 858 residents served.

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

858
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$244K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Dcwa Tranquil Acres (1820003) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$79,038
Median Household Income
39,280
Service Area Population
32%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
28%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Dcwa Tranquil Acres (1820003) serves a community with a median household income of $79,038 and an estimated 39,280 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 32% 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?

Surface Water

Dcwa Tranquil Acres (1820003)'s water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Dorchester County, South Carolina rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

20 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
45 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 31% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 7 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed state limits.

State limits: PFOA: 0.004 ppt, PFOS: 0.004 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,800
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Dcwa Tranquil Acres (1820003) (EPA ID: SC1820003) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 858 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 29456 in Ladson.

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

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 Dcwa Tranquil Acres (1820003) (SC1820003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dcwa Tranquil Acres (1820003) water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Dcwa Tranquil Acres (1820003) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Dcwa Tranquil Acres (1820003) serve?

Dcwa Tranquil Acres (1820003) serves approximately 858 people across 1 ZIP code in South Carolina.

Where does Dcwa Tranquil Acres (1820003) get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
364
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: 858
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?
Dcwa Tranquil Acres (1820003) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Dcwa Tranquil Acres (1820003) serve?
Dcwa Tranquil Acres (1820003) serves approximately 858 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Dcwa Tranquil Acres (1820003)'s water source?
Dcwa Tranquil Acres (1820003) draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Dcwa Tranquil Acres (1820003)'s service area?
The Dcwa Tranquil Acres (1820003) service area has a median household income of $79,038. EPA EJScreen data classifies 32% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Dcwa Tranquil Acres (1820003) get its water?
Dcwa Tranquil Acres (1820003)'s water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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