Water System Report SC

Richland Company/pond Drive (sc4050042)

EPA ID: SC4050042 · 55 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero EPA violations over five years — Richland Company/pond Drive (sc4050042) has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 55.

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

55
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$239K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 78% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 1 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Richland Company/pond Drive (sc4050042) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$92,147
Median Household Income
38,475
Service Area Population
38%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
30%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Richland Company/pond Drive (sc4050042) serves a community with a median household income of $92,147 and an estimated 38,475 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 38% 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?

Groundwater

Richland Company/pond Drive (sc4050042)'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 46% 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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

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C 4 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
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

Richland Company/pond Drive (sc4050042) (EPA ID: SC4050042) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 55 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 29063 in Irmo.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Richland Company/pond Drive (sc4050042) (SC4050042) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richland Company/pond Drive (sc4050042) water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Richland Company/pond Drive (sc4050042) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Richland Company/pond Drive (sc4050042) serve?

Richland Company/pond Drive (sc4050042) serves approximately 55 people across 1 ZIP code in South Carolina.

Where does Richland Company/pond Drive (sc4050042) get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
33
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 55
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?
Richland Company/pond Drive (sc4050042) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Richland Company/pond Drive (sc4050042) serve?
Richland Company/pond Drive (sc4050042) serves approximately 55 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Richland Company/pond Drive (sc4050042)'s water source?
Richland Company/pond Drive (sc4050042) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Richland Company/pond Drive (sc4050042)'s service area?
The Richland Company/pond Drive (sc4050042) service area has a median household income of $92,147. EPA EJScreen data classifies 38% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Richland Company/pond Drive (sc4050042) get its water?
Richland Company/pond Drive (sc4050042)'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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