Water System Report SC

Bgwc Foxwood (sc4650008)

EPA ID: SC4650008 · 570 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Bgwc Foxwood (sc4650008) carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 570 residents.

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

570
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 Bgwc Foxwood (sc4650008) 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 Bgwc Foxwood (sc4650008) 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

Bgwc Foxwood (sc4650008)'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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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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 $1,200
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

Bgwc Foxwood (sc4650008) (EPA ID: SC4650008) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 570 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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 3 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 Bgwc Foxwood (sc4650008) (SC4650008) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bgwc Foxwood (sc4650008) water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Bgwc Foxwood (sc4650008) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Bgwc Foxwood (sc4650008) serve?

Bgwc Foxwood (sc4650008) serves approximately 570 people across 4 ZIP codes in South Carolina.

Where does Bgwc Foxwood (sc4650008) 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
209
Unknown Material
10
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: 570
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?
Bgwc Foxwood (sc4650008) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Bgwc Foxwood (sc4650008) serve?
Bgwc Foxwood (sc4650008) serves approximately 570 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Bgwc Foxwood (sc4650008)'s water source?
Bgwc Foxwood (sc4650008) draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Bgwc Foxwood (sc4650008)'s service area?
The Bgwc Foxwood (sc4650008) 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 Bgwc Foxwood (sc4650008) get its water?
Bgwc Foxwood (sc4650008)'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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