Current Noncompliance SC

Lynchburg Town of (sc3110002)

EPA ID: SC3110002 ยท 373 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lynchburg Town of (sc3110002) (SC3110002): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. 1 open EPA finding remain on record at Lynchburg Town of (sc3110002) - the utility supplies approximately 373 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

373
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00063 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
1
Contaminants Flagged
$111K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lynchburg Town of (sc3110002) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$38,542
Median Household Income
2,784
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lynchburg Town of (sc3110002) serves a community with a median household income of $38,542 and an estimated 2,784 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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

Lynchburg Town of (sc3110002)'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Detected Contaminants

How Lynchburg Town of (sc3110002) compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Lynchburg Town of (sc3110002) (EPA ID: SC3110002) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 373 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 29080 in Lynchburg.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00063 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Lynchburg Town of (sc3110002) (SC3110002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lynchburg Town of (sc3110002) water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Lynchburg Town of (sc3110002) serve?

Lynchburg Town of (sc3110002) serves approximately 373 people across 1 ZIP code in South Carolina.

Where does Lynchburg Town of (sc3110002) get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Lynchburg Town of (sc3110002)'s water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Lynchburg Town of (sc3110002) serve?
Lynchburg Town of (sc3110002) serves approximately 373 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Lynchburg Town of (sc3110002)'s water source?
Lynchburg Town of (sc3110002) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lynchburg Town of (sc3110002)'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00063 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Lynchburg Town of (sc3110002)'s service area?
The Lynchburg Town of (sc3110002) service area has a median household income of $38,542. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lynchburg Town of (sc3110002) get its water?
Lynchburg Town of (sc3110002)'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.). Lynchburg Town of (sc3110002) (SC): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/sc3110002/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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