Monitoring Violations SC

Johnsonville City of (sc2110011)

EPA ID: SC2110011 · 5,083 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Tallying the federal enforcement file for Johnsonville City of (sc2110011) yields 1 open violation that have not been formally closed — each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 5,083 residents and works through the required corrective action process.

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

B · 74
Avg Safety Score
5,083
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0056 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
2
Contaminants Flagged
$102K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 84% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 4 (2021) to 2 (2022). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Johnsonville City of (sc2110011) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$47,731
Median Household Income
17,379
Service Area Population
75%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Johnsonville City of (sc2110011) serves a community with a median household income of $47,731 and an estimated 17,379 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 75% 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

Johnsonville City of (sc2110011)'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Marion 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

35 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
35 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 50% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Johnsonville City of (sc2110011) compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in South Carolina

B 0 violations
C 0 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,600
Water Filtration $200
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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

JOHNSONVILLE CITY OF (SC2110011) (EPA ID: SC2110011) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 5,083 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: B (74/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

2 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
March 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
29555 0.0056 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: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Johnsonville City of (sc2110011) (SC2110011) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johnsonville City of (sc2110011) water safe to drink?

Johnsonville City of (sc2110011) has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Johnsonville City of (sc2110011) serve?

Johnsonville City of (sc2110011) serves approximately 5,083 people across 3 ZIP codes in South Carolina.

Where does Johnsonville City of (sc2110011) 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.

Source: Johnsonville City of (sc2110011) Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

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
157

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
290
Galvanized — Replacement Required
1
Unknown Material
490
Confirmed Non-Lead

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: 5,083
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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Notable events and violations

This section summarizes events the utility chose to disclose in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report, plus any federal compliance violations the utility recorded against itself. Both lists are utility-authored — ZipCheckup does not audit, judge, or reorder them.

Federal compliance violations on record

These entries are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR violations section. EPA defines four broad violation categories: Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), Monitoring & Reporting (M&R), and Public Notification (PN).

  • monitoring · Disinfectants and Disinfection By-Products
    2024-01-01 to 2024-03-31
    Failed to test drinking water for the contaminant and period indicated. Cannot be sure of the quality during the period.
  • monitoring · Revised Total Coliform Rule
    2024-03-01 to 2024-03-31
    Failed to test drinking water for the contaminant and period indicated. Cannot be sure of the quality during the period.

Violations record from Johnsonville City of (sc2110011) Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup note: items above reflect what the utility published in its most recent CCR. Federal violation records are also tracked separately by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) — the SDWIS record is the authoritative federal source for any specific regulatory action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Johnsonville City of (sc2110011) safe to drink?
Johnsonville City of (sc2110011) earns a B safety grade with 2 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Johnsonville City of (sc2110011)'s water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Johnsonville City of (sc2110011) serve?
Johnsonville City of (sc2110011) serves approximately 5,083 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Johnsonville City of (sc2110011)'s water source?
Johnsonville City of (sc2110011) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Johnsonville City of (sc2110011)'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0056 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Johnsonville City of (sc2110011)'s service area?
The Johnsonville City of (sc2110011) service area has a median household income of $47,731. EPA EJScreen data classifies 75% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Johnsonville City of (sc2110011) get its water?
Johnsonville City of (sc2110011)'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Johnsonville City of (sc2110011) (EPA ID: SC2110011) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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