Water System Report SC

Thompkins Mhp (sc2660045)

EPA ID: SC2660045 · 42 people served · 7 ZIP codes

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Thompkins Mhp (sc2660045) — the supplier serving 42 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

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

42
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$279K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Thompkins Mhp (sc2660045) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$72,029
Median Household Income
172,796
Service Area Population
41%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
30%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Thompkins Mhp (sc2660045) serves a community with a median household income of $72,029 and an estimated 172,796 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 41% 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

Thompkins Mhp (sc2660045)'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Horry 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

35 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 52% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 34 detections recorded. 10 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 10 exceed state limits.

State limits: PFOA: 0.004 ppt, PFOS: 0.004 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,729
PFAS Treatment $429
Total Estimated Cost $2,157

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,157 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Thompkins Mhp (sc2660045) (EPA ID: SC2660045) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 42 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

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

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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 Thompkins Mhp (sc2660045) (SC2660045) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thompkins Mhp (sc2660045) water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Thompkins Mhp (sc2660045) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Thompkins Mhp (sc2660045) serve?

Thompkins Mhp (sc2660045) serves approximately 42 people across 7 ZIP codes in South Carolina.

Where does Thompkins Mhp (sc2660045) get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
18
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: 42
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

Should I use a water filter?
Thompkins Mhp (sc2660045) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Thompkins Mhp (sc2660045) serve?
Thompkins Mhp (sc2660045) serves approximately 42 people with drinking water across 7 ZIP codes.
What is Thompkins Mhp (sc2660045)'s water source?
Thompkins Mhp (sc2660045) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Thompkins Mhp (sc2660045)'s service area?
The Thompkins Mhp (sc2660045) service area has a median household income of $72,029. EPA EJScreen data classifies 41% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Thompkins Mhp (sc2660045) get its water?
Thompkins Mhp (sc2660045)'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.
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