Water System Report SC

North Town of (sc3810010)

EPA ID: SC3810010 ยท 1,378 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for North Town of (sc3810010) (SC3810010): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. With no violations in its EPA file, North Town of (sc3810010) serves 1,378 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,378
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0053 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2026-06-30)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$122K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for North Town of (sc3810010) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$50,959
Median Household Income
19,394
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
85%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with North Town of (sc3810010) have a median household income of $50,959 and about 19,394 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 85% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

North Town of (sc3810010)'s water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 58% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 4 detections recorded. 1 detection is above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $500

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

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 $500 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

North Town of (sc3810010) (EPA ID: SC3810010) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 1,378 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
0.0053 mg/L No 2026-06-30

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

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

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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 available EPA compliance records for North Town of (sc3810010) (SC3810010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Town of (sc3810010) water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for North Town of (sc3810010) 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 North Town of (sc3810010) serve?

North Town of (sc3810010) serves approximately 1,378 people across 2 ZIP codes in South Carolina.

Where does North Town of (sc3810010) get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for North Town of (sc3810010); this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does North Town of (sc3810010) serve? ▼
North Town of (sc3810010) serves approximately 1,378 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is North Town of (sc3810010)'s water source? ▼
North Town of (sc3810010) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in North Town of (sc3810010)'s water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0053 mg/L (sample period ending 2026-06-30). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with North Town of (sc3810010)? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to North Town of (sc3810010) have a median household income of $50,959 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 85% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does North Town of (sc3810010) get its water? ▼
North Town of (sc3810010)'s water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). North Town of (sc3810010) Water Quality Report, SC. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/sc3810010/
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