Water Quality in Columbia, SC (29061)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 29061.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 3 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 53% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

12,538

Population

23

Water Systems

5

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (23)

Columbia City Of (Sc4010001)

2 health-based
Surface water 319,500 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Fort Jackson (Sc4010501)

All resolved
Purchased surface water 31,000 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Congaree National Park (4070600)

Groundwater 170 people served
0 violations

Sherwood Tp

Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations

The Friendly Caterer (Sc4072007)

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Jonah'S Fish And Chicks

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Center Express #3 (Sc4070925)

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Taylors Cafe

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Sherwood Country Club

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Hancocks Tr Pk

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Serendipity(Sc4072010)

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Quail Park Mhp (Sc4060036)

Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

New Light Beulah Bapt Church (4070125)

Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

Brazell'S Mhp (4060060)

Groundwater 14 people served
0 violations

Burnetts Tp

Groundwater 14 people served
0 violations

Johnson Day Car

Groundwater 6 people served
0 violations

All Gods Children Daycare (4070131)

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Morocos Lounge (4070960)

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Cindy Lou Who'S Bar & Grill (Sc4070976)

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Billy Belger

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Lewis Corner (4070971)

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Myers Day Care (4070113)

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Progressive Church (4070941)

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved
ChloriteHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Columbia (29061) has more violations than 53% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 5.

Fewer violations 53th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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