Water System Report SC

Laurens County W&s Commission (sc3020001)

EPA ID: SC3020001 ยท 44,866 people served ยท 14 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Laurens County W&s Commission (sc3020001) (SC3020001): PFAS sampling above the current EPA limit (UCMR5). In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Laurens County W&s Commission (sc3020001) posted zero EPA violations serving 44,866 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

44,866
People Served
14
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$217K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Laurens County W&s Commission (sc3020001) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$65,622
Median Household Income
315,733
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
59th
Poverty Percentile
59th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Laurens County W&s Commission (sc3020001) serves a community with a median household income of $65,622 and an estimated 315,733 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 43% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Laurens County W&s Commission (sc3020001)'s water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
36th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
48th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% 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. 95 detections recorded. 31 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 21 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†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in South Carolina

B 3 violations
B 0 violations
0 violations
1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,164
Radon Mitigation $714
PFAS Treatment $507
Water Filtration $21
Total Estimated Cost $2,407

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 $2,407 (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

Laurens County W&s Commission (sc3020001) (EPA ID: SC3020001) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 44,866 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 14 ZIP codes across 12 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 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 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Need help with your water quality?

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 Laurens County W&s Commission (sc3020001) (SC3020001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laurens County W&s Commission (sc3020001) water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Laurens County W&s Commission (sc3020001) 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 Laurens County W&s Commission (sc3020001) serve?

Laurens County W&s Commission (sc3020001) serves approximately 44,866 people across 14 ZIP codes in South Carolina.

Where does Laurens County W&s Commission (sc3020001) get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
348
Detections
45
Latest sample
8/26/2025
Highest analyte
HFPO-DA: 95.8 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
HFPO-DA 95.8 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFPeA 23.7 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 19.3 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBS 14.3 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFOS 8.7 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFOA 7.5 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL

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?
Laurens County W&s Commission (sc3020001) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Laurens County W&s Commission (sc3020001) serve?
Laurens County W&s Commission (sc3020001) serves approximately 44,866 people with drinking water across 14 ZIP codes.
What is Laurens County W&s Commission (sc3020001)'s water source?
Laurens County W&s Commission (sc3020001) draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Laurens County W&s Commission (sc3020001)'s service area?
The Laurens County W&s Commission (sc3020001) service area has a median household income of $65,622. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Laurens County W&s Commission (sc3020001) get its water?
Laurens County W&s Commission (sc3020001)'s water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Laurens County Wands Commission (sc3020001) Water Report, SC. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/sc3020001/
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