Water System Report SC

Bgwc Milmont Shores (sc3250025)

EPA ID: SC3250025 ยท 57 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Bgwc Milmont Shores (sc3250025) (SC3250025): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Across the reporting cycles included in federal data, Bgwc Milmont Shores (sc3250025) has no EPA violation entries - the file covers a service population of approximately 57 residents and says nothing about individual household plumbing.

Data: EPA SDWIS

57
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$234K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bgwc Milmont Shores (sc3250025) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$68,125
Median Household Income
2,746
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
50%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
45%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Bgwc Milmont Shores (sc3250025) have a median household income of $68,125 and about 2,746 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 45% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 50% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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

Bgwc Milmont Shores (sc3250025)'s water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 63% 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. 5 detections recorded. 2 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

9 violations
1 violation
1 violation
0 violations
2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
PFAS Treatment $500
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $800

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 $800 (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

Bgwc Milmont Shores (sc3250025) (EPA ID: SC3250025) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 57 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 29075 in Little Mountain.

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
Below the reporting limit No 2025-12-31

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

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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.

  • 29075 - Little Mountain

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Bgwc Milmont Shores (sc3250025) (SC3250025) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bgwc Milmont Shores (sc3250025) water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Bgwc Milmont Shores (sc3250025) 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 Bgwc Milmont Shores (sc3250025) serve?

Bgwc Milmont Shores (sc3250025) serves approximately 57 people across 1 ZIP code in South Carolina.

Where does Bgwc Milmont Shores (sc3250025) get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Bgwc Milmont Shores (sc3250025); 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 Bgwc Milmont Shores (sc3250025) serve? ▼
Bgwc Milmont Shores (sc3250025) serves approximately 57 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Bgwc Milmont Shores (sc3250025)'s water source? ▼
Bgwc Milmont Shores (sc3250025) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Bgwc Milmont Shores (sc3250025)'s water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. 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 Bgwc Milmont Shores (sc3250025)? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Bgwc Milmont Shores (sc3250025) have a median household income of $68,125 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 50% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Bgwc Milmont Shores (sc3250025) get its water? ▼
Bgwc Milmont Shores (sc3250025)'s water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 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.). Bgwc Milmont Shores (sc3250025) Water Quality Report, SC. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/sc3250025/
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