Water System Report SC

Joint Municipal Water Supply Corporation (sc3220003)

EPA ID: SC3220003 ยท 47,838 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Joint Municipal Water Supply Corporation (sc3220003) (SC3220003): a UCMR5 PFAS sample above the level of an EPA PFAS MCL, which takes effect in 2029; this is not a violation. EPA monitoring records reviewed for Joint Municipal Water Supply Corporation (sc3220003) list no violations. That describes the federal file only, not a test of the water at any tap, for a utility that reports serving approximately 47,838 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

47,838
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.004 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 3
County Radon Potential ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$198K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Joint Municipal Water Supply Corporation (sc3220003) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$72,648
Median Household Income
51,471
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
25%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
29%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Joint Municipal Water Supply Corporation (sc3220003) have a median household income of $72,648 and about 51,471 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Joint Municipal Water Supply Corporation (sc3220003)'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

33 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 47% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 6 detections recorded. 3 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in South Carolina

0 violations
B 2 violations
0 violations
B 7 violations
B 3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $900

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

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 $900 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Joint Municipal Water Supply Corporation (sc3220003) (EPA ID: SC3220003) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 47,838 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 29073 in Lexington.

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
0.004 mg/L No 2025-12-31

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

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Joint Municipal Water Supply Corporation (sc3220003) (SC3220003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joint Municipal Water Supply Corporation (sc3220003) water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Joint Municipal Water Supply Corporation (sc3220003) 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 Joint Municipal Water Supply Corporation (sc3220003) serve?

Joint Municipal Water Supply Corporation (sc3220003) serves approximately 47,838 people across 1 ZIP code in South Carolina.

Where does Joint Municipal Water Supply Corporation (sc3220003) get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Sample Above an EPA MCL Value or State Standard

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS measurements were above the level of the EPA MCL for that compound (April 2024 rule, which takes effect in 2029) or above an applicable state drinking-water standard; a monitoring result above that level is not by itself a violation.

Samples collected
116
Detections
18
Latest sample
8/12/2024
Highest analyte
HFPO-DA: 10.1 ppt
Analyte Max detected EPA MCL (compliance required from 2029) Status
HFPO-DA 10.1 ppt 10 ppt Above EPA MCL value (compliance required from 2029)
PFOS 6.2 ppt 4 ppt Above EPA MCL value (compliance required from 2029)
PFPeA 4.8 ppt No federal MCL โ€”
PFHxA 4.5 ppt No federal MCL โ€”
PFOA 4.4 ppt 4 ppt Above EPA MCL value (compliance required from 2029)

EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Joint Municipal Water Supply Corporation (sc3220003); this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Joint Municipal Water Supply Corporation (sc3220003) serve? ▼
Joint Municipal Water Supply Corporation (sc3220003) serves approximately 47,838 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Joint Municipal Water Supply Corporation (sc3220003)'s water source? ▼
Joint Municipal Water Supply Corporation (sc3220003) draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Joint Municipal Water Supply Corporation (sc3220003)'s water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.004 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Joint Municipal Water Supply Corporation (sc3220003)? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Joint Municipal Water Supply Corporation (sc3220003) have a median household income of $72,648 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Joint Municipal Water Supply Corporation (sc3220003) get its water? ▼
Joint Municipal Water Supply Corporation (sc3220003)'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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Joint Municipal Water Supply Corporation (sc3220003), SC. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/sc3220003/
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