Water Quality in Walterboro, SC (29488)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 29488.
Active Health Violations
4 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 65% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
22,538
Population
34
Water Systems
10
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (34)
I-95 Rest Area
Walterboro City Of (1510004)
Circle C Travel Plaza (Sc1570205)
New Cottageville Elementary (1570119)
1 health-basedCrosco Express #2 (Sc1572001)
Lcca Head Start (1570115)
1 health-basedSmoaks Middle School
Circle C Express #3 (Sc0770918)
Creeltown
Koa Exxon
Faith Cathedral Fellowship Inc (1570924)
Little Bloomers Preschool (1570118)
Courtnay Bay Seafood
Lccaa-Early Branch
Deep Creek Day Care
Crosco Express (1570917)
Circle C Express #2 (1570927)
Eagles Rv Campground (Sc1560002)
2 health-basedWest Bank County Landing
Eden At Graccefield Well (Sc1574007)
All resolvedDesci Canadys Site (Sc1530002)
Rockhill Indian
Prime Provision
Intercomm Dev Org Inc (1570102)
Cottageville Town Of (1570100)
R And R Meats
Penny Pincher Mart (1570905)
Infingers Amoco
Public Landing Combahee (1570852)
Chaplins Laun & Supper C
Ruffin Town Of
Walterboro Veneer (1530003)
Bells Elementary School
Ivenia Brown
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Walterboro (29488) has more violations than 65% 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.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
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.