Water System Report SC

Union City of (sc4410001)

EPA ID: SC4410001 ยท 13,076 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Union City of (sc4410001) (SC4410001): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Union City of (sc4410001) has logged zero violations - no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 13,076 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

Data: EPA SDWIS

13,076
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$82K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Union City of (sc4410001) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$36,543
Median Household Income
20,727
Service Area Population
78%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Union City of (sc4410001) serves a community with a median household income of $36,543 and an estimated 20,727 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 78% 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

Union City of (sc4410001)'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
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 62% 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. 6 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†’

Comparable Water Systems

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Conway Rural (sc2620001)
12,740 people
1 violation
10 violations
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13,902 people
0 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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 $2,700 (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

Union City of (sc4410001) (EPA ID: SC4410001) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 13,076 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

Need help with your water quality?

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

Find the Right Water Filter

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 Union City of (sc4410001) (SC4410001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Union City of (sc4410001) water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Union City of (sc4410001) 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 Union City of (sc4410001) serve?

Union City of (sc4410001) serves approximately 13,076 people across 2 ZIP codes in South Carolina.

Where does Union City of (sc4410001) get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
112
Detections
15
Latest sample
7/18/2024
Highest analyte
PFPeA: 11.9 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFPeA 11.9 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 8.2 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFOS 6.1 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFOA 5.9 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFHpA 3.6 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBS 3 ppt โ€” โ€”

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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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Union City of (sc4410001) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Union City of (sc4410001) serve?
Union City of (sc4410001) serves approximately 13,076 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Union City of (sc4410001)'s water source?
Union City of (sc4410001) draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Union City of (sc4410001)'s service area?
The Union City of (sc4410001) service area has a median household income of $36,543. EPA EJScreen data classifies 78% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Union City of (sc4410001) get its water?
Union City of (sc4410001)'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.). Union City of (sc4410001), SC: Serves 13K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/sc4410001/
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