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WaterSafety

Bjw&sa (0720003)

Okatie, South Carolina · PWSID: SC0720003

F
Water Safety Score
16/100
145,634
Population Served
Surface water
Source Type
4
Health Violations
4
Contaminant Exceedances

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelMCL (Limit)StatusSample Date
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)0.069 mg/l60 mg/lExceeds LimitOct 1, 2023

Violation History

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Health-BasedOct 1, 2023 - Mar 29, 2024
Resolved
Enforcement: 2642913
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Health-BasedOct 1, 2023 - Mar 29, 2024
Resolved
Enforcement: 2642913
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Health-BasedOct 1, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023
Open
Enforcement: 2642911
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Health-BasedOct 1, 2023 - Mar 29, 2024
Resolved
Enforcement: 2642913

Frequently Asked Questions

Bjw&sa (0720003) has a Water Safety Score of F (16/100). The system serves 145,634 people and has 4 health violations on record. Check the contaminant table above for specific detected substances.

Bjw&sa (0720003) has 4 contaminant exceedances above EPA health guidelines. See the full contaminant detection table above for all tested substances and their levels relative to legal limits and health guidelines.

The Water Safety Score (0-100, grades A through F) is based on contaminant levels relative to legal limits, health guideline exceedances, violation history, and enforcement actions. Higher scores indicate fewer concerns.

If your water system has violations, request the Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, consider getting an independent water test from a certified lab, and look into certified water filters for specific contaminants of concern. For lead, run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking.

Sources: EPA SDWIS, EWG Tap Water Database
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Water quality data sourced from EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Safety scores are calculated based on contaminant levels, violations, and enforcement history. This is not a substitute for your utility's official Consumer Confidence Report.