Water Quality in Columbia, SC (29063)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 29063.

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 5 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 60% of US ZIP codes.

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

38,201

Population

19

Water Systems

7

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (19)

Columbia City Of (Sc4010001)

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

Joint Municipal Wsc (Sc3220003)

Purchased surface water 47,838 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

West Columbia City Of (3210004)

Surface water 34,028 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Fort Jackson (Sc4010501)

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

Lexington Town Of (3210001)

Purchased surface water 24,284 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Hopkins Community Water System (4020002)

Groundwater 2,200 people served
0 violations

Migrant Labor Camp 396

All resolved
Groundwater 70 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Barbecue Express

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Richland Co/Pond Drive (Sc4050042)

Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations

K Chew

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Weeds Barn

Purchased surface water 26 people served
0 violations

Cedar Cabin

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Weeds Mob Ho Pk

Groundwater 14 people served
0 violations

Cola Teachers Fed Cr Uni

Groundwater 10 people served
0 violations

Albene Park S/D (4050007)

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Hopkins Jr High School (4070101)

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Franklin Park (4050016)

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Gadsden Elementary (4070100)

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Hopkins Elem School (4070102)

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

3 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
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
4 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Columbia (29063) 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.

Fewer violations 60th 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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