Water System Report SC

Bull Swamp Rural Wtr Company (sc3820001)

EPA ID: SC3820001 ยท 2,350 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Bull Swamp Rural Wtr Company (sc3820001) (SC3820001): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Water monitoring for Bull Swamp Rural Wtr Company (sc3820001): clean, five years, 2,350 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,350
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0016 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$122K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bull Swamp Rural Wtr Company (sc3820001) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$50,959
Median Household Income
19,394
Service Area Population
85%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bull Swamp Rural Wtr Company (sc3820001) serves a community with a median household income of $50,959 and an estimated 19,394 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 85% 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

Bull Swamp Rural Wtr Company (sc3820001)'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 58% 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. 4 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds 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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Comparable Water Systems

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3 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,500
PFAS Treatment $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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 $1,800 (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

Bull Swamp Rural Wtr Company (sc3820001) (EPA ID: SC3820001) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 2,350 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 Bull Swamp Rural Wtr Company (sc3820001) (SC3820001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bull Swamp Rural Wtr Company (sc3820001) water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Bull Swamp Rural Wtr Company (sc3820001) 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 Bull Swamp Rural Wtr Company (sc3820001) serve?

Bull Swamp Rural Wtr Company (sc3820001) serves approximately 2,350 people across 2 ZIP codes in South Carolina.

Where does Bull Swamp Rural Wtr Company (sc3820001) get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Bull Swamp Rural Wtr Company (sc3820001) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Bull Swamp Rural Wtr Company (sc3820001) serve?
Bull Swamp Rural Wtr Company (sc3820001) serves approximately 2,350 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Bull Swamp Rural Wtr Company (sc3820001)'s water source?
Bull Swamp Rural Wtr Company (sc3820001) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Bull Swamp Rural Wtr Company (sc3820001)'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 Bull Swamp Rural Wtr Company (sc3820001)'s service area?
The Bull Swamp Rural Wtr Company (sc3820001) service area has a median household income of $50,959. EPA EJScreen data classifies 85% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Bull Swamp Rural Wtr Company (sc3820001) get its water?
Bull Swamp Rural Wtr Company (sc3820001)'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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