Water System Report SC

Lakewood Campground (sc2660049)

EPA ID: SC2660049 ยท 4,415 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lakewood Campground (sc2660049) (SC2660049): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Lakewood Campground (sc2660049) sits well above the baseline - five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 4,415 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,415
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00073 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$276K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lakewood Campground (sc2660049) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,295
Median Household Income
54,477
Service Area Population
41%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
37%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lakewood Campground (sc2660049) serves a community with a median household income of $60,295 and an estimated 54,477 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Lakewood Campground (sc2660049)'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

Infrastructure Risk

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 53% 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. 14 detections recorded. 4 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 4 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 โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,500
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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 $2,100 (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

Lakewood Campground (sc2660049) (EPA ID: SC2660049) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 4,415 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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
0.00073 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.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Lakewood Campground (sc2660049) (SC2660049) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lakewood Campground (sc2660049) water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Lakewood Campground (sc2660049) 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 Lakewood Campground (sc2660049) serve?

Lakewood Campground (sc2660049) serves approximately 4,415 people across 2 ZIP codes in South Carolina.

Where does Lakewood Campground (sc2660049) get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
174

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Lakewood Campground (sc2660049) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lakewood Campground (sc2660049) serve?
Lakewood Campground (sc2660049) serves approximately 4,415 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Lakewood Campground (sc2660049)'s water source?
Lakewood Campground (sc2660049) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lakewood Campground (sc2660049)'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00073 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Lakewood Campground (sc2660049)'s service area?
The Lakewood Campground (sc2660049) service area has a median household income of $60,295. EPA EJScreen data classifies 41% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lakewood Campground (sc2660049) get its water?
Lakewood Campground (sc2660049)'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lakewood Campground (sc2660049) Water Quality Report, SC. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/sc2660049/
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