Water Quality in Sumter, SC (29040)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 29040.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 9 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are7 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 60% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
8,920
Population
9
Water Systems
7
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (9)
Sumter City Of (Sc4310001)
High Hills Rural Water Co Inc (4320003)
Rafting Creek School
Thomas Sumter
Ebenezer Daycare
Hickory Hollow
Laneys Mhp
Cedars&Pines
Chestnut Mhp (Sc4360049)
Contaminants Found
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Sumter (29040) has more violations than 60% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 7, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.