Water System Report SC

Meansville Riley W/d (sc4420001)

EPA ID: SC4420001 · 7,368 people served · 7 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Meansville Riley W/d (sc4420001) — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 7,368 residents.

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

D · 53
Avg Safety Score
7,368
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$207K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2022) to 3 (2023). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Meansville Riley W/d (sc4420001) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$65,741
Median Household Income
69,967
Service Area Population
53%
Disadvantaged Population
64th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Meansville Riley W/d (sc4420001) serves a community with a median household income of $65,741 and an estimated 69,967 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 53% 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?

Surface Water

Meansville Riley W/d (sc4420001)'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
51th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
41th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 61% 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. 27 detections recorded. 8 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 7 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

Similar-sized systems in South Carolina

B 0 violations
0 violations
A 5 violations
A 8 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,214
PFAS Treatment $429
Radon Mitigation $343
Water Filtration $86
Total Estimated Cost $2,071

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 $2,071 (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

Meansville Riley W/d (sc4420001) (EPA ID: SC4420001) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 7,368 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 7 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (53/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

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.

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

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 6 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Meansville Riley W/d (sc4420001) (SC4420001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meansville Riley W/d (sc4420001) water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Meansville Riley W/d (sc4420001) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Meansville Riley W/d (sc4420001) serve?

Meansville Riley W/d (sc4420001) serves approximately 7,368 people across 7 ZIP codes in South Carolina.

Where does Meansville Riley W/d (sc4420001) get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Surface water
Drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs.
Disinfectant used
Chlorine
Treatment chemicals reported
chlorine

Source: Meansville Riley W/d (sc4420001) Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Standard
Disinfection plus one or more treatment additives — typically corrosion control, pH adjustment, or fluoridation. Standard regime for utilities serving treated municipal water.

Treatment chemicals and what each one does

Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.

Disinfectant
Inactivates bacteria, viruses, and parasites in the treated water.
chlorine

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from Meansville Riley W/d (sc4420001) Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

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
323
Detections
19
Latest sample
11/17/2025
Highest analyte
PFOA: 5.2 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOA 5.2 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFOS 4.9 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFPeA 4.7 ppt
PFHxA 4.3 ppt
PFHpA 3.2 ppt

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 →

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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
2,215
Unknown Material
1,434
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 7,368
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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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

Is water from Meansville Riley W/d (sc4420001) safe to drink?
Meansville Riley W/d (sc4420001) has a D safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Meansville Riley W/d (sc4420001) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Meansville Riley W/d (sc4420001) serve?
Meansville Riley W/d (sc4420001) serves approximately 7,368 people with drinking water across 7 ZIP codes.
What is Meansville Riley W/d (sc4420001)'s water source?
Meansville Riley W/d (sc4420001) draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Meansville Riley W/d (sc4420001)'s service area?
The Meansville Riley W/d (sc4420001) service area has a median household income of $65,741. EPA EJScreen data classifies 53% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Meansville Riley W/d (sc4420001) get its water?
Meansville Riley W/d (sc4420001)'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.

What You Can Do

1

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3

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