Scotia Town of (sc2510008)
EPA ID: SC2510008 · 161 people served · 3 ZIP codes
EPA compliance records for Scotia Town of (sc2510008) show 4 unresolved violations — findings that remain open and are tracked at the federal level, covering a service territory of approximately 161 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Scotia Town of (sc2510008) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Scotia Town of (sc2510008) serves a community with a median household income of $36,662 and an estimated 5,792 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% 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?
Scotia Town of (sc2510008)'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 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
Detected Contaminants
How Scotia Town of (sc2510008) compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Coliform at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in South Carolina
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
Scotia Town of (sc2510008) (EPA ID: SC2510008) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 161 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (82/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 | 4 | No |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29939 | 0.0003 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
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Scotia Town of (sc2510008) (SC2510008) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Scotia Town of (sc2510008) water safe to drink?
Scotia Town of (sc2510008) has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Scotia Town of (sc2510008) serve?
Scotia Town of (sc2510008) serves approximately 161 people across 3 ZIP codes in South Carolina.
Where does Scotia Town of (sc2510008) 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: Scotia Town of (sc2510008) Consumer Confidence Report.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.
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.
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).
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CCR ADEQUACY/AVAILABILITY/CONTENT2022-10-01/2024
Failed to provide annual report that adequately informed customers about water quality and risks from contaminants.
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CCR ADEQUACY/AVAILABILITY/CONTENT2023-10-01/2024
Failed to provide annual report that adequately informed customers about water quality and risks from contaminants.
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CCR REPORT2022-07-01/2024
Failed to provide annual report about water quality and risks from contaminants to customers.
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MONITOR GWR TRIGGERED/ADDITONAL, MINOR · Total Coliform2024-03-07/2024-04-25
Failed to collect all required follow-up samples within 24 hours of total coliform-positive sample for fecal indicators.
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MONITOR GWR TRIGGERED/ADDITONAL, MINOR · Total Coliform2024-03-28/2024-05-16
Failed to collect all required follow-up samples within 24 hours of total coliform-positive sample for fecal indicators.
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NOTIFICATION, E COLI POSITIVE (RTCR) · E. coli2024-07-17/2024
Failed to notify regulators of positive E. coli sample results.
Violations record from Scotia Town of (sc2510008) 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.
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