Water System Report SC

Gsw&sa-nichols Town of (3310003)

EPA ID: SC3310003 ยท 678 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Gsw&sa-nichols Town of (3310003) (SC3310003): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Over five tracked years, Gsw&sa-nichols Town of (3310003) has stayed completely violation-free for its 678 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

678
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0016 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$88K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Gsw&sa-nichols Town of (3310003) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$43,654
Median Household Income
13,987
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Gsw&sa-nichols Town of (3310003) serves a community with a median household income of $43,654 and an estimated 13,987 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% 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

Gsw&sa-nichols Town of (3310003)'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

40 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.
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $2,150
PFAS Treatment $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,450

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 $2,450 (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

Gsw&sa-nichols Town of (3310003) (EPA ID: SC3310003) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 678 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 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
0.0016 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 Gsw&sa-nichols Town of (3310003) (SC3310003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gsw&sa-nichols Town of (3310003) water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Gsw&sa-nichols Town of (3310003) 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 Gsw&sa-nichols Town of (3310003) serve?

Gsw&sa-nichols Town of (3310003) serves approximately 678 people across 2 ZIP codes in South Carolina.

Where does Gsw&sa-nichols Town of (3310003) get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Gsw&sa-nichols Town of (3310003) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Gsw&sa-nichols Town of (3310003) serve?
Gsw&sa-nichols Town of (3310003) serves approximately 678 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Gsw&sa-nichols Town of (3310003)'s water source?
Gsw&sa-nichols Town of (3310003) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Gsw&sa-nichols Town of (3310003)'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0016 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Gsw&sa-nichols Town of (3310003)'s service area?
The Gsw&sa-nichols Town of (3310003) service area has a median household income of $43,654. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Gsw&sa-nichols Town of (3310003) get its water?
Gsw&sa-nichols Town of (3310003)'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.

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