Salem Town of (sc3710001)
EPA ID: SC3710001 · 6,444 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Salem Town of (sc3710001) (SC3710001): 1 violation on record since 2021. 1 violation on file at Salem Town of (sc3710001), none open; 6,444 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Salem Town of (sc3710001) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Salem Town of (sc3710001) have a median household income of $92,206 and about 6,169 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 47% 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.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Salem Town of (sc3710001)'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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Salem Town of (sc3710001) (EPA ID: SC3710001) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 6,444 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 29676 in Salem.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2024 | E. COLI | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. COLI | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
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 | 2023-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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.
- 29676 - Salem
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Salem Town of (sc3710001) (SC3710001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Salem Town of (sc3710001) water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Salem Town of (sc3710001); its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Salem Town of (sc3710001) serve?
Salem Town of (sc3710001) serves approximately 6,444 people across 1 ZIP code in South Carolina.
Where does Salem Town of (sc3710001) get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Salem Town of (sc3710001) (SC): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/sc3710001/
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