Water System Report SC

Ridgeland Town of (2710001)

EPA ID: SC2710001 · 2,678 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Ridgeland Town of (2710001) recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 2,678 people.

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

B · 76
Avg Safety Score
2,678
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0046 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$158K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ridgeland Town of (2710001) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$48,371
Median Household Income
18,453
Service Area Population
61%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ridgeland Town of (2710001) serves a community with a median household income of $48,371 and an estimated 18,453 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 61% 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

Ridgeland Town of (2710001)'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
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Jasper 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

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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B 0 violations
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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

Ridgeland Town of (2710001) (EPA ID: SC2710001) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 2,678 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: B (76/100)

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
29936 0.0046 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

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Ridgeland Town of (2710001) (SC2710001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ridgeland Town of (2710001) water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Ridgeland Town of (2710001) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Ridgeland Town of (2710001) serve?

Ridgeland Town of (2710001) serves approximately 2,678 people across 3 ZIP codes in South Carolina.

Where does Ridgeland Town of (2710001) 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.
Disinfectant used
Chlorine

Source: Ridgeland Town of (2710001) Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Standard
Disinfection plus one or more treatment additives — typically corrosion control, pH adjustment, or fluoridation. Standard regime for utilities serving treated municipal water.

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from Ridgeland Town of (2710001) Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

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
2,003
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,678
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 Ridgeland Town of (2710001) safe to drink?
Ridgeland Town of (2710001) earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Ridgeland Town of (2710001) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Ridgeland Town of (2710001) serve?
Ridgeland Town of (2710001) serves approximately 2,678 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Ridgeland Town of (2710001)'s water source?
Ridgeland Town of (2710001) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Ridgeland Town of (2710001)'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0046 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Ridgeland Town of (2710001)'s service area?
The Ridgeland Town of (2710001) service area has a median household income of $48,371. EPA EJScreen data classifies 61% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Ridgeland Town of (2710001) get its water?
Ridgeland Town of (2710001)'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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