Water Quality in SUMMERTON, SC (29148)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 29148.

Total Violations

Health-Based

Monitoring / Reporting

Resolved

What does this mean?

34 of 44 violations have been resolved. 2 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 42 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 30 Population served: 4,925

Violations Detail (44 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 8, 2024	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jun 8, 2024	Active	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Oct 23, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Oct 23, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Active	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Active	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Active	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Active	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Active	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Active	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Active	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Active	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jul 1, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jul 1, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jul 1, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Jul 1, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	May 12, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	May 12, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	May 12, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	May 12, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	May 11, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	May 11, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	May 11, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	May 11, 2021	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2024(2)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 8Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 8Active

2023(2)

E. COLI

Oct 23Resolved

E. COLI

Oct 23Resolved

How Does This Compare?

SUMMERTON (29148) has 44 recorded violations, including 2 health-based. 10 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.