Water Quality in Columbia, SC (29212)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 29212.
Past Health-Based Violations
2 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 3 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 53% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
27,657
Population
20
Water Systems
5
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (20)
Columbia City Of (Sc4010001)
2 health-basedJoint Municipal Wsc (Sc3220003)
West Columbia City Of (3210004)
Fort Jackson (Sc4010501)
All resolvedLexington Town Of (3210001)
Usfs Whetstone Horse Camp (Sc3770920)
Sce&G South Rec Area
Usfs Cherry Hill Rec Area (Sc3770651)
Usfs Andrew Pickens Rs (Sc3770650)
Southern Thymes (Sc4172001)
Usfs Woods Ferry Camp (1270650)S3
Usfs Fell Hunt Camp (Sc0170651)
Usfs Parsons Mountain (Sc0170650)
Usfs Lick Fork Lake Rec (Sc1970650)
Usfs Witherbee Work Ctr (0870656)S3
Herbert Hunt Camp (4470800)S3
Usfs Leeds Hunt Camp
Selwood Shores
The Club At Rawls Creek
White Oak Rv Park (3270801)
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Columbia (29212) has more violations than 53% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 5.
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.