Water System Report SC

Greer Cpw (sc2310005)

EPA ID: SC2310005 ยท 54,024 people served ยท 8 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Greer Cpw (sc2310005) (SC2310005): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Across every monitored period in the past five years, Greer Cpw (sc2310005) reported no EPA violations for its service population of 54,024.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 65
Avg Safety Score
54,024
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$286K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Greer Cpw (sc2310005) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$73,790
Median Household Income
285,109
Service Area Population
37%
Disadvantaged Population
45th
Poverty Percentile
42th
Energy Burden Percentile
41%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Greer Cpw (sc2310005) serves a community with a median household income of $73,790 and an estimated 285,109 residents across its service area. Approximately 41% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 37% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Greer Cpw (sc2310005)'s water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
42th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
65th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 65th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

36 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
34 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 51% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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0 violations
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Greenwood Cpw (2410001)
52,022 people
0 violations
B 7 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,275
Radon Mitigation $1,000
Total Estimated Cost $2,275

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

Greer Cpw (sc2310005) (EPA ID: SC2310005) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 54,024 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (65/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 8 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

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 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 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Greer Cpw (sc2310005) (SC2310005) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greer Cpw (sc2310005) water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Greer Cpw (sc2310005) 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 Greer Cpw (sc2310005) serve?

Greer Cpw (sc2310005) serves approximately 54,024 people across 8 ZIP codes in South Carolina.

Where does Greer Cpw (sc2310005) get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
116

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

Is water from Greer Cpw (sc2310005) safe to drink?
Greer Cpw (sc2310005) has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Greer Cpw (sc2310005) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Greer Cpw (sc2310005) serve?
Greer Cpw (sc2310005) serves approximately 54,024 people with drinking water across 8 ZIP codes.
What is Greer Cpw (sc2310005)'s water source?
Greer Cpw (sc2310005) draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Greer Cpw (sc2310005)'s service area?
The Greer Cpw (sc2310005) service area has a median household income of $73,790. EPA EJScreen data classifies 37% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Greer Cpw (sc2310005) get its water?
Greer Cpw (sc2310005)'s water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Greer Cpw (sc2310005), SC: Serves 54K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/sc2310005/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Greer Cpw (sc2310005), SC: Serves 54K People}},
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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