Water System Report SC

Lake City City of (sc2110007)

EPA ID: SC2110007 ยท 9,191 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lake City City of (sc2110007) (SC2110007): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Lake City City of (sc2110007) - the supplier serving 9,191 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

Data: EPA SDWIS

9,191
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0013 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$108K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lake City City of (sc2110007) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$45,421
Median Household Income
12,284
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lake City City of (sc2110007) serves a community with a median household income of $45,421 and an estimated 12,284 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% 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

Lake City City of (sc2110007)'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 79% 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 $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Lake City City of (sc2110007) (EPA ID: SC2110007) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 9,191 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 29560 in Lake City.

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
0.0013 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 Lake City City of (sc2110007) (SC2110007) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake City City of (sc2110007) water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Lake City City of (sc2110007) 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 Lake City City of (sc2110007) serve?

Lake City City of (sc2110007) serves approximately 9,191 people across 1 ZIP code in South Carolina.

Where does Lake City City of (sc2110007) 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
348

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?
Lake City City of (sc2110007) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lake City City of (sc2110007) serve?
Lake City City of (sc2110007) serves approximately 9,191 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Lake City City of (sc2110007)'s water source?
Lake City City of (sc2110007) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lake City City of (sc2110007)'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0013 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Lake City City of (sc2110007)'s service area?
The Lake City City of (sc2110007) service area has a median household income of $45,421. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lake City City of (sc2110007) get its water?
Lake City City of (sc2110007)'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lake City City of (sc2110007) Water Quality Report, SC. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/sc2110007/
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