Water System Report SC

Bgwc Harborside (sc3270302)

EPA ID: SC3270302 ยท 286 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Bgwc Harborside (sc3270302) (SC3270302): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Bgwc Harborside (sc3270302) - the supplier serving 286 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

Data: EPA SDWIS

286
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$304K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bgwc Harborside (sc3270302) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$103,415
Median Household Income
68,389
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
18%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bgwc Harborside (sc3270302) serves a community with a median household income of $103,415 and an estimated 68,389 residents across its service area.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Bgwc Harborside (sc3270302)'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

18 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
47 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 28% 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. 6 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 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†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,800
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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 $2,400 (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

Bgwc Harborside (sc3270302) (EPA ID: SC3270302) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 286 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 29072 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 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.

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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 Bgwc Harborside (sc3270302) (SC3270302) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bgwc Harborside (sc3270302) water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Bgwc Harborside (sc3270302) 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 Harborside (sc3270302) serve?

Bgwc Harborside (sc3270302) serves approximately 286 people across 1 ZIP code in South Carolina.

Where does Bgwc Harborside (sc3270302) get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Bgwc Harborside (sc3270302) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Bgwc Harborside (sc3270302) serve?
Bgwc Harborside (sc3270302) serves approximately 286 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Bgwc Harborside (sc3270302)'s water source?
Bgwc Harborside (sc3270302) draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Bgwc Harborside (sc3270302)'s service area?
The Bgwc Harborside (sc3270302) service area has a median household income of $103,415. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Bgwc Harborside (sc3270302) get its water?
Bgwc Harborside (sc3270302)'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.

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