Water System Report SC

Blue Ridge Water Company Inc. (sc2320003)

EPA ID: SC2320003 · 40,006 people served · 7 ZIP codes

With a five-year violation-free history, Blue Ridge Water Company Inc. (sc2320003) delivers safe water to 40,006 residents.

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

40,006
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$269K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Blue Ridge Water Company Inc. (sc2320003) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$69,108
Median Household Income
189,604
Service Area Population
36%
Disadvantaged Population
43th
Poverty Percentile
41th
Energy Burden Percentile
46%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Blue Ridge Water Company Inc. (sc2320003) serves a community with a median household income of $69,108 and an estimated 189,604 residents across its service area. Approximately 46% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 36% 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?

Surface Water

Blue Ridge Water Company Inc. (sc2320003)'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
41th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
67th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Spartanburg County, South Carolina rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 67th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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A 0 violations
B 2 violations
A 0 violations
B 4 violations
C 7 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Blue Ridge Water Company Inc. (sc2320003) (EPA ID: SC2320003) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 40,006 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 6 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 Blue Ridge Water Company Inc. (sc2320003) (SC2320003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blue Ridge Water Company Inc. (sc2320003) water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Blue Ridge Water Company Inc. (sc2320003) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Blue Ridge Water Company Inc. (sc2320003) serve?

Blue Ridge Water Company Inc. (sc2320003) serves approximately 40,006 people across 7 ZIP codes in South Carolina.

Where does Blue Ridge Water Company Inc. (sc2320003) 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
232

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
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
7,691
Unknown Material
6,725
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 40,006
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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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Blue Ridge Water Company Inc. (sc2320003) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Blue Ridge Water Company Inc. (sc2320003) serve?
Blue Ridge Water Company Inc. (sc2320003) serves approximately 40,006 people with drinking water across 7 ZIP codes.
What is Blue Ridge Water Company Inc. (sc2320003)'s water source?
Blue Ridge Water Company Inc. (sc2320003) draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Blue Ridge Water Company Inc. (sc2320003)'s service area?
The Blue Ridge Water Company Inc. (sc2320003) service area has a median household income of $69,108. EPA EJScreen data classifies 36% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Blue Ridge Water Company Inc. (sc2320003) get its water?
Blue Ridge Water Company Inc. (sc2320003)'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.
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