Water System Report SC

Dcws Edisto Tribal Council (1850010)

EPA ID: SC1850010 · 925 people served · 1 ZIP code

Dcws Edisto Tribal Council (1850010) carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 925 residents.

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

925
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$246K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Dcws Edisto Tribal Council (1850010) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$73,207
Median Household Income
11,531
Service Area Population
32%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
39%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Dcws Edisto Tribal Council (1850010) serves a community with a median household income of $73,207 and an estimated 11,531 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?

Groundwater

Dcws Edisto Tribal Council (1850010)'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
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.

Infrastructure Risk

29 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
41 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 41% 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 $1,800
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

Dcws Edisto Tribal Council (1850010) (EPA ID: SC1850010) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 925 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 29472 in Ridgeville.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Dcws Edisto Tribal Council (1850010) (SC1850010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dcws Edisto Tribal Council (1850010) water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Dcws Edisto Tribal Council (1850010) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Dcws Edisto Tribal Council (1850010) serve?

Dcws Edisto Tribal Council (1850010) serves approximately 925 people across 1 ZIP code in South Carolina.

Where does Dcws Edisto Tribal Council (1850010) get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
417
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: 925
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?
Dcws Edisto Tribal Council (1850010) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Dcws Edisto Tribal Council (1850010) serve?
Dcws Edisto Tribal Council (1850010) serves approximately 925 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Dcws Edisto Tribal Council (1850010)'s water source?
Dcws Edisto Tribal Council (1850010) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Dcws Edisto Tribal Council (1850010)'s service area?
The Dcws Edisto Tribal Council (1850010) service area has a median household income of $73,207. EPA EJScreen data classifies 32% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Dcws Edisto Tribal Council (1850010) get its water?
Dcws Edisto Tribal Council (1850010)'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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