Water System Report SC

Metro Subdistrict B (sc4220003)

EPA ID: SC4220003 ยท 1,851 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Metro Subdistrict B (sc4220003) (SC4220003): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Metro Subdistrict B (sc4220003) has come through without a single EPA violation - a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 1,851 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,851
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$186K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Metro Subdistrict B (sc4220003) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,761
Median Household Income
59,883
Service Area Population
45%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Metro Subdistrict B (sc4220003) serves a community with a median household income of $60,761 and an estimated 59,883 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Metro Subdistrict B (sc4220003)'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
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

36 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 53% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,750

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

Metro Subdistrict B (sc4220003) (EPA ID: SC4220003) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 1,851 people from surface water 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 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 Metro Subdistrict B (sc4220003) (SC4220003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Metro Subdistrict B (sc4220003) water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Metro Subdistrict B (sc4220003) 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 Metro Subdistrict B (sc4220003) serve?

Metro Subdistrict B (sc4220003) serves approximately 1,851 people across 2 ZIP codes in South Carolina.

Where does Metro Subdistrict B (sc4220003) 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
87

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Metro Subdistrict B (sc4220003) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Metro Subdistrict B (sc4220003) serve?
Metro Subdistrict B (sc4220003) serves approximately 1,851 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Metro Subdistrict B (sc4220003)'s water source?
Metro Subdistrict B (sc4220003) draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Metro Subdistrict B (sc4220003)'s service area?
The Metro Subdistrict B (sc4220003) service area has a median household income of $60,761. EPA EJScreen data classifies 45% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Metro Subdistrict B (sc4220003) get its water?
Metro Subdistrict B (sc4220003)'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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