Gilbert-summit Water District (3220001)
EPA ID: SC3220001 · 10,400 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Gilbert-summit Water District (3220001) (SC3220001): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Over the past five years, Gilbert-summit Water District (3220001) recorded 1 violation, all subsequently resolved through the EPA enforcement process - the supplier currently operates in good standing, with no active actions on file for its 10,400 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Gilbert-summit Water District (3220001) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Gilbert-summit Water District (3220001) serves a community with a median household income of $88,904 and an estimated 94,054 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Gilbert-summit Water District (3220001)'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Gilbert-summit Water District (3220001) compares to EPA limits
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 12 detections recorded. 5 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 4 exceed state limits.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in South Carolina
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Gilbert-summit Water District (3220001) (EPA ID: SC3220001) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 10,400 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 1 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Gross Beta | Health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 1 | Yes |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.002 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 Gilbert-summit Water District (3220001) (SC3220001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gilbert-summit Water District (3220001) water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Gilbert-summit Water District (3220001); its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Gilbert-summit Water District (3220001) serve?
Gilbert-summit Water District (3220001) serves approximately 10,400 people across 3 ZIP codes in South Carolina.
Where does Gilbert-summit Water District (3220001) 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.
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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Gilbert-summit Water District (3220001): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/sc3220001/
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