Water Quality in Okatie, SC (29945)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 29945.

Past Health-Based Violations

4 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There is also 1 monitoring/reporting violation.

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.

3,918

Population

13

Water Systems

5

Violations (5yr)

4

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)

Bjw&Sa (0720003)

1 health-based
Surface water 145,634 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.62 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Hilton Head Psd 1 (0720006)

Purchased surface water 25,558 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

I-95 Rest Area

Groundwater 20,000 people served
0 violations

South Island Psd (Sc0720001)

Groundwater 18,299 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Village Resturant

Purchased surface water 150 people served
0 violations

Gurber Village

Purchased surface water 60 people served
0 violations

Sheldon Convenience Store (0770927)

3 health-based
Groundwater 50 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved

Yemassee Lodge

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Farish Slaughter House (0530801)

Groundwater 7 people served
0 violations

Azalea Motel

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Simco Travel Plaza Inc (2570203)

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Richardson Grocery

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Bewers-Meister X-Tremecc

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

4 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2.1 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Okatie (29945) 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.

Fewer violations 53th 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.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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.

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