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Gcwsd Kilsock Water Sys (sc2220002)

EPA ID: SC2220002 ยท 4,417 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Gcwsd Kilsock Water Sys (sc2220002) (SC2220002): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Across every monitored period in the past five years, Gcwsd Kilsock Water Sys (sc2220002) reported no EPA violations for its service population of 4,417.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,417
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$135K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Gcwsd Kilsock Water Sys (sc2220002) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$50,847
Median Household Income
36,222
Service Area Population
71%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Gcwsd Kilsock Water Sys (sc2220002) serves a community with a median household income of $50,847 and an estimated 36,222 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 71% 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

Gcwsd Kilsock Water Sys (sc2220002)'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 58% 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. 6 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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

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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 $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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 $2,100 (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

Gcwsd Kilsock Water Sys (sc2220002) (EPA ID: SC2220002) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 4,417 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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
0.002 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.

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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 Gcwsd Kilsock Water Sys (sc2220002) (SC2220002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gcwsd Kilsock Water Sys (sc2220002) water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Gcwsd Kilsock Water Sys (sc2220002) 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 Gcwsd Kilsock Water Sys (sc2220002) serve?

Gcwsd Kilsock Water Sys (sc2220002) serves approximately 4,417 people across 2 ZIP codes in South Carolina.

Where does Gcwsd Kilsock Water Sys (sc2220002) 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
290

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Gcwsd Kilsock Water Sys (sc2220002) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Gcwsd Kilsock Water Sys (sc2220002) serve?
Gcwsd Kilsock Water Sys (sc2220002) serves approximately 4,417 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Gcwsd Kilsock Water Sys (sc2220002)'s water source?
Gcwsd Kilsock Water Sys (sc2220002) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Gcwsd Kilsock Water Sys (sc2220002)'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Gcwsd Kilsock Water Sys (sc2220002)'s service area?
The Gcwsd Kilsock Water Sys (sc2220002) service area has a median household income of $50,847. EPA EJScreen data classifies 71% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Gcwsd Kilsock Water Sys (sc2220002) get its water?
Gcwsd Kilsock Water Sys (sc2220002)'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.

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