Water System Report SC

Mullins City of (sc3310002)

EPA ID: SC3310002 ยท 7,366 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mullins City of (sc3310002) (SC3310002): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Mullins City of (sc3310002) - the supplier serving 7,366 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

7,366
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00085 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$98K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mullins City of (sc3310002) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$35,340
Median Household Income
27,775
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mullins City of (sc3310002) serves a community with a median household income of $35,340 and an estimated 27,775 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% 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

Mullins City of (sc3310002)'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% 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. 7 detections recorded. 2 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†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in South Carolina

C 1 violation
2 violations
A 0 violations
0 violations
Bgwc I-20 (sc3250012)
7,146 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $2,033
PFAS Treatment $200
Total Estimated Cost $2,233

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 $2,233 (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

Mullins City of (sc3310002) (EPA ID: SC3310002) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 7,366 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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
0.00085 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Mullins City of (sc3310002) (SC3310002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mullins City of (sc3310002) water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Mullins City of (sc3310002) 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 Mullins City of (sc3310002) serve?

Mullins City of (sc3310002) serves approximately 7,366 people across 3 ZIP codes in South Carolina.

Where does Mullins City of (sc3310002) 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.

Samples collected
290

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Mullins City of (sc3310002) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Mullins City of (sc3310002) serve?
Mullins City of (sc3310002) serves approximately 7,366 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Mullins City of (sc3310002)'s water source?
Mullins City of (sc3310002) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mullins City of (sc3310002)'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00085 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Mullins City of (sc3310002)'s service area?
The Mullins City of (sc3310002) service area has a median household income of $35,340. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Mullins City of (sc3310002) get its water?
Mullins City of (sc3310002)'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.). Mullins City of (sc3310002) Water Quality Report, SC. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/sc3310002/
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