Midcounty Water District 1 (2020002)
EPA ID: SC2020002 · 1,487 people served · 1 ZIP code
In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Midcounty Water District 1 (2020002) has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 1,487 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Stable · Risk tier: High · 77% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2021) to 1 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Midcounty Water District 1 (2020002) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Midcounty Water District 1 (2020002) serves a community with a median household income of $41,604 and an estimated 11,862 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% 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?
Midcounty Water District 1 (2020002)'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.
About 4% of homes in Fairfield 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 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 5 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed state limits.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in South Carolina
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Midcounty Water District 1 (2020002) (EPA ID: SC2020002) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 1,487 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 29180 in Winnsboro.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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ZIP Codes Served
- 29180 — Winnsboro
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Midcounty Water District 1 (2020002) (SC2020002) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Midcounty Water District 1 (2020002) water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Midcounty Water District 1 (2020002) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Midcounty Water District 1 (2020002) serve?
Midcounty Water District 1 (2020002) serves approximately 1,487 people across 1 ZIP code in South Carolina.
Where does Midcounty Water District 1 (2020002) 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:
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.
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.