South Carolina
Water Quality Report
89 Good
Average Score
89/100
Water Systems
249
Population
4.7M
Violations
594 99 unresolved
Score Distribution
101 A
16 B
4 C
2 D
3 F
Top Contaminant Violations
| Contaminant | Violations |
|---|---|
| Copper (90th percentile) | 1 |
| Lead (90th percentile) | 1 |
Lowest Scoring Water Systems
12
Daniel Morgan Water District (1120001) F
SC1120001 Chesnee, SC 5,746 served
12
Gcwsd Carvers Bay (Sc2220013) F
SC2220013 Pawleys Island, SC 3,133 served
34
Aiken City Of (Sc0210001) F
SC0210001 Aiken, SC 51,533 served
52
Pickens Wtp (Sc3910001) D
SC3910001 Pickens, SC 10,263 served
53
York County East Wd (Sc4620002) D
SC4620002 York, SC 30,225 served
Counties in South Carolina
Cities in South Carolina
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is tap water in South Carolina safe to drink?
South Carolina has an average WaterQ score of 89/100 across 249 public water systems. Safety can vary by city and system, so check your local report for recent violations and contaminants.
How many water systems are in South Carolina?
WaterQ currently tracks 249 public water systems in South Carolina.
Where can I compare cities in South Carolina?
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