Water System Report SC

Westminster City of (3710003)

EPA ID: SC3710003 · 8,085 people served · 5 ZIP codes

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Westminster City of (3710003) has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 8,085 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

8,085
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$185K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Westminster City of (3710003) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$52,722
Median Household Income
67,246
Service Area Population
47%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
44%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Westminster City of (3710003) serves a community with a median household income of $52,722 and an estimated 67,246 residents across its service area. Approximately 44% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 47% 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.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Westminster City of (3710003)'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Oconee County, South Carolina rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

34 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 49% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,080
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,480

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.

System Overview

Westminster City of (3710003) (EPA ID: SC3710003) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 8,085 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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 Westminster City of (3710003) (SC3710003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Westminster City of (3710003) water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Westminster City of (3710003) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Westminster City of (3710003) serve?

Westminster City of (3710003) serves approximately 8,085 people across 5 ZIP codes in South Carolina.

Where does Westminster City of (3710003) get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
232

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
3,076
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 8,085
Reported to South Carolina

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Westminster City of (3710003) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Westminster City of (3710003) serve?
Westminster City of (3710003) serves approximately 8,085 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Westminster City of (3710003)'s water source?
Westminster City of (3710003) draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Westminster City of (3710003)'s service area?
The Westminster City of (3710003) service area has a median household income of $52,722. EPA EJScreen data classifies 47% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Westminster City of (3710003) get its water?
Westminster City of (3710003)'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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