Water Quality in Columbia, SC (29180)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 29180.
Past Health-Based Violations
3 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 9 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 70% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
11,730
Population
17
Water Systems
12
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (17)
Columbia City Of (Sc4010001)
2 health-basedFort Jackson (Sc4010501)
All resolvedWinnsboro Town Of (2010001)
All resolvedMidcounty Water Dist 2 (Sc2020004)
Willinghams Cc
Midcounty Water Dist 1 (2020002)
Mccrorey Liston
Kelly Miller
Richard Winn Academy
Outboard Boat Club/Fairfield (2070903)
Suttons Landing (2070852)
Tiger Express #6
Catawba Falls Event Center
Midcounty/Royal Hillss/D
Triangle Restaurant
Dutchman Creek Marina
Coleman Campground Well (Sc2070802)
1 health-basedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Columbia (29180) has more violations than 70% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 12.
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.