Monitoring Violations SC

Estill Town of (sc2510002)

EPA ID: SC2510002 · 2,120 people served · 5 ZIP codes

Within the EPA compliance database, Estill Town of (sc2510002) shows 5 violations still pending resolution — a status that applies across the full service territory of approximately 2,120 people and reflects findings that have not yet cleared the federal enforcement process or received formal closure.

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

B · 75
Avg Safety Score
2,120
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
10
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00031 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
3
Contaminants Flagged
$110K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Estill Town of (sc2510002) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$51,573
Median Household Income
15,071
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
90th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Estill Town of (sc2510002) serves a community with a median household income of $51,573 and an estimated 15,071 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Estill Town of (sc2510002)'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Hampton 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

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Estill Town of (sc2510002) compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Coliform at 3 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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B 7 violations
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A 7 violations
0 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,400
Total Estimated Cost $1,400

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.

Cost of Inaction

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

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,400 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Estill Town of (sc2510002) (EPA ID: SC2510002) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 2,120 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: B (75/100)

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

Violation History

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

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
May 22, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 17, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
March 28, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
March 7, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
January 3, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 5 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 3 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 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
29918 0.00031 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: 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 Estill Town of (sc2510002) (SC2510002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Estill Town of (sc2510002) water safe to drink?

Estill Town of (sc2510002) has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Estill Town of (sc2510002) serve?

Estill Town of (sc2510002) serves approximately 2,120 people across 5 ZIP codes in South Carolina.

Where does Estill Town of (sc2510002) 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.
Disinfectant used
Chlorine
Treatment chemicals reported
chlorine

Source: Estill Town of (sc2510002) Consumer Confidence Report.

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

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Standard
Disinfection plus one or more treatment additives — typically corrosion control, pH adjustment, or fluoridation. Standard regime for utilities serving treated municipal water.

Treatment chemicals and what each one does

Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.

Disinfectant
Inactivates bacteria, viruses, and parasites in the treated water.
chlorine

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from Estill Town of (sc2510002) Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

Lead Service Line Inventory

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

0
Confirmed Lead
247
Galvanized — Replacement Required
285
Unknown Material
248
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,120
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 · Total Coliform
    2024-01-03/2024-01-24
    We failed to collect all the required follow-up samples within 24 hours of learning of the total coliform-positive sample. These needed to be tested for fecal indicators from all sources that were being used at the time the positive sample was collected.

Violations record from Estill Town of (sc2510002) 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 Estill Town of (sc2510002) safe to drink?
Estill Town of (sc2510002) earns a B safety grade with 10 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Estill Town of (sc2510002)'s water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule, Total Coliform, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 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 Estill Town of (sc2510002) serve?
Estill Town of (sc2510002) serves approximately 2,120 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Estill Town of (sc2510002)'s water source?
Estill Town of (sc2510002) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Estill Town of (sc2510002)'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00031 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Estill Town of (sc2510002)'s service area?
The Estill Town of (sc2510002) service area has a median household income of $51,573. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Estill Town of (sc2510002) get its water?
Estill Town of (sc2510002)'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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3

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