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-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)

Winnsboro Town Of (2010001)

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

Midcounty Water Dist 2 (Sc2020004)

Purchased surface water 3,500 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Willinghams Cc

Groundwater 1,700 people served
0 violations

Midcounty Water Dist 1 (2020002)

Groundwater 1,487 people served
0 violations

Mccrorey Liston

Purchased surface water 800 people served
0 violations

Kelly Miller

Groundwater 375 people served
0 violations

Richard Winn Academy

Groundwater 285 people served
0 violations

Outboard Boat Club/Fairfield (2070903)

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Suttons Landing (2070852)

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Tiger Express #6

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Catawba Falls Event Center

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Midcounty/Royal Hillss/D

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Triangle Restaurant

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Dutchman Creek Marina

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Coleman Campground Well (Sc2070802)

1 health-based
Groundwater 0
5 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

8 violations
All resolved
ChloriteHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

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 (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.

Fewer violations 70th 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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