Water System Report SC

Bgwc Country Oaks (sc4650020)

EPA ID: SC4650020 · 359 people served · 5 ZIP codes

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Bgwc Country Oaks (sc4650020) has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 359 residents.

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

359
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bgwc Country Oaks (sc4650020) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$71,529
Median Household Income
116,606
Service Area Population
35%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
42%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bgwc Country Oaks (sc4650020) serves a community with a median household income of $71,529 and an estimated 116,606 residents across its service area. Approximately 42% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 35% 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 Country Oaks (sc4650020)'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
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in York 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 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 64% 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.

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
Flood Insurance $720
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,420

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 $1,420 (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 Country Oaks (sc4650020) (EPA ID: SC4650020) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 359 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 5 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Bgwc Country Oaks (sc4650020) (SC4650020) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bgwc Country Oaks (sc4650020) water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Bgwc Country Oaks (sc4650020) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Bgwc Country Oaks (sc4650020) serve?

Bgwc Country Oaks (sc4650020) serves approximately 359 people across 5 ZIP codes in South Carolina.

Where does Bgwc Country Oaks (sc4650020) 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
121
Unknown Material
16
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 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 359
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 Country Oaks (sc4650020) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Bgwc Country Oaks (sc4650020) serve?
Bgwc Country Oaks (sc4650020) serves approximately 359 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Bgwc Country Oaks (sc4650020)'s water source?
Bgwc Country Oaks (sc4650020) draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Bgwc Country Oaks (sc4650020)'s service area?
The Bgwc Country Oaks (sc4650020) service area has a median household income of $71,529. EPA EJScreen data classifies 35% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Bgwc Country Oaks (sc4650020) get its water?
Bgwc Country Oaks (sc4650020)'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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