Spartanburg Water System (4210001)
EPA ID: SC4210001 · 140,024 people served · 29 ZIP codes
In the five-year tracking period, Spartanburg Water System (4210001) filed 1 violation — each has been cleared, and the utility now meets all federal standards for its 140,024 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Spartanburg Water System (4210001) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Spartanburg Water System (4210001) serves a community with a median household income of $60,332 and an estimated 285,652 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 45% 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?
Spartanburg Water System (4210001)'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.
About 1% of homes in Spartanburg 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
Detected Contaminants
How Spartanburg Water System (4210001) compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 21 detections recorded. 7 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 7 exceed state limits.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in South Carolina
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Spartanburg Water System (4210001) (EPA ID: SC4210001) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 140,024 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 29 ZIP codes across 22 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (65/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | Yes |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29301 | 0.003 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 29302 | 0.003 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 29303 | 0.003 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 29304 | 0.003 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 29305 | 0.003 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 29306 | 0.003 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 29307 | 0.003 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 29319 | 0.003 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 24 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 5 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
- 29301 — Spartanburg
- 29302 — Spartanburg
- 29303 — Spartanburg
- 29304 — Spartanburg
- 29305 — Spartanburg
- 29306 — Spartanburg
- 29307 — Spartanburg
- 29316 — Boiling Springs
- 29319 — Spartanburg
- 29320 — Arcadia
- 29322 — Campobello
- 29323 — Chesnee
- 29324 — Clifton
- 29329 — Converse
- 29330 — Cowpens
- 29333 — Drayton
- 29336 — Fairforest
- 29346 — Glendale
- 29349 — Inman
- 29356 — Landrum
- 29365 — Lyman
- 29369 — Moore
- 29372 — Pacolet
- 29373 — Pacolet Mills
- 29374 — Pauline
- 29376 — Roebuck
- 29378 — Una
- 29385 — Wellford
- 29386 — White Stone
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Spartanburg Water System (4210001) (SC4210001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spartanburg Water System (4210001) water safe to drink?
Spartanburg Water System (4210001) has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Spartanburg Water System (4210001) serve?
Spartanburg Water System (4210001) serves approximately 140,024 people across 29 ZIP codes in South Carolina.
Where does Spartanburg Water System (4210001) 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.
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 →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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