Yemassee Town of (sc2510006)
EPA ID: SC2510006 · 2,202 people served · 5 ZIP codes
Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Yemassee Town of (sc2510006) has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 2,202 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Yemassee Town of (sc2510006) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Yemassee Town of (sc2510006) serves a community with a median household income of $49,972 and an estimated 14,041 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: 82% 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?
Yemassee Town of (sc2510006)'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.
About 2% of homes in Jasper 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
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
YEMASSEE TOWN OF (SC2510006) (EPA ID: SC2510006) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 2,202 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (76/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29945 | 0.0018 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs 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 Yemassee Town of (sc2510006) (SC2510006) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yemassee Town of (sc2510006) water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Yemassee Town of (sc2510006) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Yemassee Town of (sc2510006) serve?
Yemassee Town of (sc2510006) serves approximately 2,202 people across 5 ZIP codes in South Carolina.
Where does Yemassee Town of (sc2510006) 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: Yemassee Town of (sc2510006) 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 and chemical list sourced from Yemassee Town of (sc2510006) 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:
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.
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.