Water System Report SC

Gifford Town of (2510009)

EPA ID: SC2510009 · 400 people served · 3 ZIP codes

EPA data: Gifford Town of (2510009) — zero violations, five years, 400 served.

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

A · 99
Avg Safety Score
400
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00083 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$119K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Gifford Town of (2510009) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$39,914
Median Household Income
4,960
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
90th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
45%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Gifford Town of (2510009) serves a community with a median household income of $39,914 and an estimated 4,960 residents across its service area. Approximately 45% 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

Gifford Town of (2510009)'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
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

33 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 47% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Gifford Town of (2510009) (EPA ID: SC2510009) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 400 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: A (99/100)

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

Violation History

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

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
29923 0.00083 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 Gifford Town of (2510009) (SC2510009) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gifford Town of (2510009) water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Gifford Town of (2510009) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Gifford Town of (2510009) serve?

Gifford Town of (2510009) serves approximately 400 people across 3 ZIP codes in South Carolina.

Where does Gifford Town of (2510009) 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.

Source: Gifford Town of (2510009) 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
139
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: 400
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

Is water from Gifford Town of (2510009) safe to drink?
Gifford Town of (2510009) earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Gifford Town of (2510009) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Gifford Town of (2510009) serve?
Gifford Town of (2510009) serves approximately 400 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Gifford Town of (2510009)'s water source?
Gifford Town of (2510009) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Gifford Town of (2510009)'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00083 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Gifford Town of (2510009)'s service area?
The Gifford Town of (2510009) service area has a median household income of $39,914. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Gifford Town of (2510009) get its water?
Gifford Town of (2510009)'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.
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