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WaterSafety

Columbia City of (sc4010001)

Columbia, South Carolina · PWSID: SC4010001

F
Water Safety Score
38/100
319,500
Population Served
Surface water
Source Type
3
Health Violations
2
Contaminant Exceedances

Detected Contaminants

No contaminant data available.

Violation History

Contaminant 1009
Treatment TechniqueAug 1, 2017 - Mar 29, 2018
Resolved
Enforcement: 2460049
Contaminant 8000
MonitoringApr 1, 2021 - May 31, 2021
Resolved
Enforcement: 2460057
Contaminant 1009
Health-BasedDec 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
Open
Contaminant 1009
Health-BasedDec 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
Open
Enforcement: 2460064

Frequently Asked Questions

Columbia City of (sc4010001) has a Water Safety Score of F (38/100). The system serves 319,500 people and has 3 health violations on record. Check the contaminant table above for specific detected substances.

Columbia City of (sc4010001) has 2 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.