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-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)

Scprt/Hunting Island Sp

Purchased surface water 700 people served
0 violations

Scprt/Table Rock

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

Scprt-Table Rock Sp (3970607)

Groundwater 455 people served
0 violations

Scprt-Oconee State Park (3770600)

Groundwater 393 people served
0 violations

Scprt/Huntington Beach

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Scprt-Hamilton Branch (3570603)

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Scprt-Devils Fork (Sc3770608)

Groundwater 196 people served
0 violations

Scprt/Little Pee Dee Sp

Groundwater 181 people served
0 violations

Scprt/Santee Cabins

Groundwater 180 people served
0 violations

Poinsett State Park Camp (Sc4370601)

Groundwater 142 people served
0 violations

Scprt-Kings Mtn Sp-Camp Cherokee 4670881

Groundwater 141 people served
0 violations

Scprt-Aiken Swimming Area (0270600)

Groundwater 140 people served
0 violations

Scprt-Kings Mt Crawford (Sc4670603)

Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations

Camp Burnt Gin (4370675)

All resolved
Groundwater 120 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Scprt-Jones Gap State Park (Sc2370688)

All resolved
Groundwater 110 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Scprt-Lake Warren Sp (Sc2570600)

Groundwater 110 people served
0 violations

Boardwalk Villa (Sc3270304)

1 health-based
Groundwater 104 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Graustrak

Groundwater 104 people served
0 violations

Scprt/Santee Campgrd #2

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Kings Mountain Sp Campground (Sc4670808)

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Oolenoy Visitors Center (Sc3970910)

Groundwater 82 people served
0 violations

Scprt/Santee Campground

Groundwater 76 people served
0 violations

Scprt-Croft Sp-Lakeside Cg (4270603)

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Scprt-Camp Buckhorn W/S (Sc2370603)

Groundwater 73 people served
0 violations

Scprt-Chester (1270600)

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

Scprt-Colleton Wayside (Sc1570600)

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Scprt/Sadler Creek Pl

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Scprt/Santee Swim Area

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Scprt/Croft Sp/Old

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Scprt-Oconee Station (Sc3770659)

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Scprt-Hampton Plantation (1070600)

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Scprt-Givhan'S Park (Sc1870600)

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Santee Life Grd

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Scprt/Andrew Jackson

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Scprt-Jim Rampey Rec (Sc0170901)

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Sinbads

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Big M Barbecue

Purchased surface water 26 people served
0 violations

Scprt-Aiken Campground (0270601)

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Scprt-Croft State Park-Twin (4270602)

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Scprt-Landsford State Park (1270601)

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Scprt-Kings Mtn Sp-Camp York (Sc4670880)

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Boy Scout Camp

Groundwater 21 people served
0 violations

Usfs Bradley Work Center (Sc2470650)

Groundwater 18 people served
0 violations

Kiva Apartments (4070016)

Groundwater 13 people served
0 violations

Scprt-Woods Bay Sp (4370604)

Groundwater 10 people served
0 violations

Scprt/Poinsett St.Pk./ C

Groundwater 4 people served
0 violations

Scprt-Kings Mtn Living Farm (Sc4670979)

Groundwater 3 people served
0 violations

Scprt-Oconee Sp 2 (3770606)

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Tip Top Hunt #2

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Scprt-Keowee-Toxaway Sp (3970604)

Purchased surface water 0
0 violations

Usfs Wambaw Wk Ctr (1070654)S3

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Sloans Bridge

Surface water 0
0 violations

Sc Dor-Dmv (4670901)

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Scprt-Rivers Bridge Sp (0570600)

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Scprt-Wateree Sp (2070600)

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Scprt-Sadler Creek #1 (0470606)

Groundwater 0
0 violations

S Washington

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Cassidy Bridge

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Scprt-Sadler Creek #2 (0470607)

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Poulas Loop Cmp

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Scprt-Greenwood Sp (2470601)

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Scprt-Barnwell Sp (0670600)

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

5 violations
All resolved
ChloriteHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

2 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: 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.

Fewer violations 67th 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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