Water System Report SC

Riverview Rural Cws (sc4620001)

EPA ID: SC4620001 · 2,200 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Riverview Rural Cws (sc4620001) stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 2,200 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

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

2,200
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$439K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 2 (2023) to 6 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Riverview Rural Cws (sc4620001) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$117,609
Median Household Income
122,010
Service Area Population
37%
Disadvantaged Population
43th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
14%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Riverview Rural Cws (sc4620001) serves a community with a median household income of $117,609 and an estimated 122,010 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 37% 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

Riverview Rural Cws (sc4620001)'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
48th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
65th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Lancaster County, South Carolina rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 65th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

29 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 45% 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. 10 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds 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.
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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in South Carolina

A 7 violations
B 0 violations
A 0 violations
B 10 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,300

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 $2,300 (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

Riverview Rural Cws (sc4620001) (EPA ID: SC4620001) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 2,200 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Riverview Rural Cws (sc4620001) (SC4620001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riverview Rural Cws (sc4620001) water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Riverview Rural Cws (sc4620001) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Riverview Rural Cws (sc4620001) serve?

Riverview Rural Cws (sc4620001) serves approximately 2,200 people across 4 ZIP codes in South Carolina.

Where does Riverview Rural Cws (sc4620001) get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
0
Unknown Material
1,047
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 2,200
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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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Riverview Rural Cws (sc4620001) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Riverview Rural Cws (sc4620001) serve?
Riverview Rural Cws (sc4620001) serves approximately 2,200 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Riverview Rural Cws (sc4620001)'s water source?
Riverview Rural Cws (sc4620001) draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Riverview Rural Cws (sc4620001)'s service area?
The Riverview Rural Cws (sc4620001) service area has a median household income of $117,609. EPA EJScreen data classifies 37% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Riverview Rural Cws (sc4620001) get its water?
Riverview Rural Cws (sc4620001)'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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