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City Water Quality Rankings in South Carolina

158 cities ranked by drinking water quality.

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#1
Barnwell
County, SC
100 A
#2
Bethune
County, SC
100 A
#3
Branchville
County, SC
100 A
#4
Chapin
County, SC
100 A
#5
Coward
County, SC
100 A
#6
Easley
County, SC
100 A
#7
Eastover
County, SC
100 A
#8
Edgefield
County, SC
100 A
#9
Greenwood
County, SC
100 A
#10
Hartsville
County, SC
100 A
#11
Inman
County, SC
100 A
#12
Irmo
County, SC
100 A
#13
Jackson
County, SC
100 A
#14
Lake City
County, SC
100 A
#15
Lyman
County, SC
100 A
#16
Ninety Six
County, SC
100 A
#17
Norris
County, SC
100 A
#18
North
County, SC
100 A
#19
Pacolet
County, SC
100 A
#20
Pendleton
County, SC
100 A
#21
Prosperity
County, SC
100 A
#22
Seneca
County, SC
100 A
#23
Silverstreet
County, SC
100 A
#24
Starr
County, SC
100 A

Frequently Asked Questions

How are city water quality rankings calculated in South Carolina?

WaterQ city rankings are based on EPA SDWIS data across local public water systems, including contaminant detections, compliance violations, and recency-weighted score signals.

Can I compare two cities in South Carolina?

Yes. Use the city comparison links on this page or open the Compare tool to evaluate two cities side by side on score, grade, and water system coverage.

How often does WaterQ refresh city data?

City-level metrics refresh when new EPA data is processed. Check city pages for latest score and violation context.

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