Water System Report SC

Bethune Town of (sc2810002)

EPA ID: SC2810002 · 541 people served · 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Bethune Town of (sc2810002) (SC2810002): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring - Bethune Town of (sc2810002) has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 541 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

541
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0003 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$97K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bethune Town of (sc2810002) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$59,640
Median Household Income
7,213
Service Area Population
60%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bethune Town of (sc2810002) serves a community with a median household income of $59,640 and an estimated 7,213 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 60% 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

Bethune Town of (sc2810002)'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

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System Overview

Bethune Town of (sc2810002) (EPA ID: SC2810002) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 541 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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
0.0003 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.

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: 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 Bethune Town of (sc2810002) (SC2810002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bethune Town of (sc2810002) water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Bethune Town of (sc2810002) 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 Bethune Town of (sc2810002) serve?

Bethune Town of (sc2810002) serves approximately 541 people across 2 ZIP codes in South Carolina.

Where does Bethune Town of (sc2810002) get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Bethune Town of (sc2810002) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Bethune Town of (sc2810002) serve?
Bethune Town of (sc2810002) serves approximately 541 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Bethune Town of (sc2810002)'s water source?
Bethune Town of (sc2810002) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Bethune Town of (sc2810002)'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0003 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Bethune Town of (sc2810002)'s service area?
The Bethune Town of (sc2810002) service area has a median household income of $59,640. EPA EJScreen data classifies 60% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Bethune Town of (sc2810002) get its water?
Bethune Town of (sc2810002)'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Bethune Town of (sc2810002) Water Quality Report, SC. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/sc2810002/
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