Water Quality in Columbia, SC (29201)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 29201.
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 7 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 67% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
24,605
Population
64
Water Systems
10
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (64)
Columbia City Of (Sc4010001)
2 health-basedFort Jackson (Sc4010501)
All resolvedScprt/Hunting Island Sp
Scprt/Table Rock
Scprt-Table Rock Sp (3970607)
Scprt-Oconee State Park (3770600)
Scprt/Huntington Beach
Scprt-Hamilton Branch (3570603)
Scprt-Devils Fork (Sc3770608)
Scprt/Little Pee Dee Sp
Scprt/Santee Cabins
Poinsett State Park Camp (Sc4370601)
Scprt-Kings Mtn Sp-Camp Cherokee 4670881
Scprt-Aiken Swimming Area (0270600)
Scprt-Kings Mt Crawford (Sc4670603)
Camp Burnt Gin (4370675)
All resolvedScprt-Jones Gap State Park (Sc2370688)
All resolvedScprt-Lake Warren Sp (Sc2570600)
Boardwalk Villa (Sc3270304)
1 health-basedGraustrak
Scprt/Santee Campgrd #2
Kings Mountain Sp Campground (Sc4670808)
Oolenoy Visitors Center (Sc3970910)
Scprt/Santee Campground
Scprt-Croft Sp-Lakeside Cg (4270603)
Scprt-Camp Buckhorn W/S (Sc2370603)
Scprt-Chester (1270600)
Scprt-Colleton Wayside (Sc1570600)
Scprt/Sadler Creek Pl
Scprt/Santee Swim Area
Scprt/Croft Sp/Old
Scprt-Oconee Station (Sc3770659)
Scprt-Hampton Plantation (1070600)
Scprt-Givhan'S Park (Sc1870600)
Santee Life Grd
Scprt/Andrew Jackson
Scprt-Jim Rampey Rec (Sc0170901)
Sinbads
Big M Barbecue
Scprt-Aiken Campground (0270601)
Scprt-Croft State Park-Twin (4270602)
Scprt-Landsford State Park (1270601)
Scprt-Kings Mtn Sp-Camp York (Sc4670880)
Boy Scout Camp
Usfs Bradley Work Center (Sc2470650)
Kiva Apartments (4070016)
Scprt-Woods Bay Sp (4370604)
Scprt/Poinsett St.Pk./ C
Scprt-Kings Mtn Living Farm (Sc4670979)
Scprt-Oconee Sp 2 (3770606)
Tip Top Hunt #2
Scprt-Keowee-Toxaway Sp (3970604)
Usfs Wambaw Wk Ctr (1070654)S3
Sloans Bridge
Sc Dor-Dmv (4670901)
Scprt-Rivers Bridge Sp (0570600)
Scprt-Wateree Sp (2070600)
Scprt-Sadler Creek #1 (0470606)
S Washington
Cassidy Bridge
Scprt-Sadler Creek #2 (0470607)
Poulas Loop Cmp
Scprt-Greenwood Sp (2470601)
Scprt-Barnwell Sp (0670600)
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Columbia (29201) has more violations than 67% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 10.
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.