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-basedJoint Municipal Wsc (Sc3220003)
West Columbia City Of (3210004)
Fort Jackson (Sc4010501)
All resolvedLexington Town Of (3210001)
Hopkins Community Water System (4020002)
Migrant Labor Camp 396
All resolvedBarbecue Express
Richland Co/Pond Drive (Sc4050042)
K Chew
Weeds Barn
Cedar Cabin
Weeds Mob Ho Pk
Cola Teachers Fed Cr Uni
Albene Park S/D (4050007)
Hopkins Jr High School (4070101)
Franklin Park (4050016)
Gadsden Elementary (4070100)
Hopkins Elem School (4070102)
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: 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.
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.