Water System Report SC

Yemassee Town of (sc2510006)

EPA ID: SC2510006 · 2,202 people served · 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Yemassee Town of (sc2510006) (SC2510006): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. 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

2,202
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0018 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$99K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Yemassee Town of (sc2510006) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$51,573
Median Household Income
9,489
Service Area Population
78%
Disadvantaged Population
77th
Poverty Percentile
73th
Energy Burden Percentile
46%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Yemassee Town of (sc2510006) serves a community with a median household income of $51,573 and an estimated 9,489 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: 78% 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

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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
53th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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 3 ZIP codes across 3 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
0.0018 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 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 Yemassee Town of (sc2510006) (SC2510006) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yemassee Town of (sc2510006) water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Yemassee Town of (sc2510006) 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 Yemassee Town of (sc2510006) serve?

Yemassee Town of (sc2510006) serves approximately 2,202 people across 3 ZIP codes in South Carolina.

Where does Yemassee Town of (sc2510006) get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Yemassee Town of (sc2510006) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Yemassee Town of (sc2510006) serve?
Yemassee Town of (sc2510006) serves approximately 2,202 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Yemassee Town of (sc2510006)'s water source?
Yemassee Town of (sc2510006) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Yemassee Town of (sc2510006)'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0018 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Yemassee Town of (sc2510006)'s service area?
The Yemassee Town of (sc2510006) service area has a median household income of $51,573. EPA EJScreen data classifies 78% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Yemassee Town of (sc2510006) get its water?
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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Yemassee Town of (sc2510006) Water Quality Report, SC. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/sc2510006/
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