Water System Report SC

Sjwd Middle Tyger Wtp (sc4220006)

EPA ID: SC4220006 ยท 89,531 people served ยท 12 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Sjwd Middle Tyger Wtp (sc4220006) (SC4220006): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Over five tracked years, Sjwd Middle Tyger Wtp (sc4220006) has stayed completely violation-free for its 89,531 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 79
Avg Safety Score
89,531
People Served
12
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$224K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sjwd Middle Tyger Wtp (sc4220006) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$68,227
Median Household Income
239,295
Service Area Population
46%
Disadvantaged Population
59th
Poverty Percentile
52th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sjwd Middle Tyger Wtp (sc4220006) serves a community with a median household income of $68,227 and an estimated 239,295 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 46% 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

Sjwd Middle Tyger Wtp (sc4220006)'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
48th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
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. 8 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 โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,050
Radon Mitigation $533
PFAS Treatment $100
Water Filtration $50
Total Estimated Cost $1,733

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 $1,733 (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

Sjwd Middle Tyger Wtp (sc4220006) (EPA ID: SC4220006) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 89,531 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 12 ZIP codes across 11 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (79/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 4 of 12 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

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.

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.

Need help with your water quality?

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

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Sjwd Middle Tyger Wtp (sc4220006) (SC4220006) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sjwd Middle Tyger Wtp (sc4220006) water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Sjwd Middle Tyger Wtp (sc4220006) 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 Sjwd Middle Tyger Wtp (sc4220006) serve?

Sjwd Middle Tyger Wtp (sc4220006) serves approximately 89,531 people across 12 ZIP codes in South Carolina.

Where does Sjwd Middle Tyger Wtp (sc4220006) 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
116

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

Is water from Sjwd Middle Tyger Wtp (sc4220006) safe to drink?
Sjwd Middle Tyger Wtp (sc4220006) earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Sjwd Middle Tyger Wtp (sc4220006) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Sjwd Middle Tyger Wtp (sc4220006) serve?
Sjwd Middle Tyger Wtp (sc4220006) serves approximately 89,531 people with drinking water across 12 ZIP codes.
What is Sjwd Middle Tyger Wtp (sc4220006)'s water source?
Sjwd Middle Tyger Wtp (sc4220006) draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Sjwd Middle Tyger Wtp (sc4220006)'s service area?
The Sjwd Middle Tyger Wtp (sc4220006) service area has a median household income of $68,227. EPA EJScreen data classifies 46% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Sjwd Middle Tyger Wtp (sc4220006) get its water?
Sjwd Middle Tyger Wtp (sc4220006)'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Sjwd Middle Tyger Wtp (sc4220006), SC: Serves 90K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/sc4220006/
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