Water Quality in Columbia, SC (29130)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 29130.

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

6,252

Population

23

Water Systems

14

Violations (5yr)

4

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)

Cassatt Wtr Kershaw-Lee Co Rwa

Groundwater 25,485 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lugoff Elgin Water Auth (Sc2820001)

Surface water 22,873 people served
0 violations

Camden City Of (2810001)

Surface water 18,193 people served
0 violations

Winnsboro Town Of (2010001)

All resolved
Surface water 10,391 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 13 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Ridgeway Town Of (Sc2010002)

Purchased surface water 950 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Camp Longridge Ballfields (Sc2070678)

All resolved
Groundwater 264 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Camp Longridge (Sc2070675)

All resolved
Groundwater 264 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Ridgeway Manor (Sc2070002)

All resolved
Groundwater 158 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Longtown Corner Store (Sc2070904)

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Ridgeway #2

Purchased surface water 100 people served
0 violations

Ridgeway Mining

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Oak Grove Hd St

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Col Creek Landing

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Little Cedar Crk Rv Park #1 (Sc2070003)

2 health-based
Groundwater 35 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based

Ridgeway Motel

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Lcc Little Cedar Crk Rv Pk #2(Sc2070800)

Groundwater 15 people served
0 violations

Vfw Post 8346 (2070906)S3

Groundwater 12 people served
0 violations

Edgar Bell

Groundwater 11 people served
0 violations

Teepee Canoe

Groundwater 6 people served
0 violations

Jh Kennedys St

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Green Hills Golf Course (2870876)

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

8 violations
Has active
ChloriteHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

2 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Approaching limit
13 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Columbia (29130) has more violations than 73% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 14.

Fewer violations 73th 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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