Water Quality in Orangeburg, SC (29135)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 29135.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was 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 48% of US ZIP codes.

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

8,294

Population

18

Water Systems

4

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (18)

Orangeburg Dpu (Sc3810001)

Surface water 46,896 people served
0 violations

St Matthews Town Of (Sc0910001)

All resolved
Groundwater 2,644 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.88 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Bethlehem Elementary

Groundwater 255 people served
0 violations

St Johns Elementary

Groundwater 249 people served
0 violations

Tri-County Electric Coop (0970901)

1 health-based
Groundwater 50 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Scotchman 3886 (Sc0970910)

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Calhoun Hills Golf Complex (Sc0970875)

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Mel-Anns Sausage

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

I-26 Rest Area West

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

I-26 Rest Area East

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Calhoun Landfill

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Sweetwater Lake (Sc0970800)

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Millender Meats

Groundwater 6 people served
0 violations

Mccrary Mhp (0960003)

Groundwater 3 people served
0 violations

Jacket Driveinn

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Fort Motte Stop & Shop (0970911)

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Ft Motte Community Store

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Exxon Quick Trip (0970203)

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.88 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Orangeburg (29135) has more violations than 48% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 4.

Fewer violations 48th 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.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 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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