Water Quality: AIKEN, SC
27 water systems • 50,805 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
AIKEN is served by 27 public water systems with a combined service population of 50,805 people, and has 80 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. None of those violations are health-based — the records reflect missed monitoring or reporting deadlines rather than a contaminant exceeding safe levels. AIKEN's violation count is 25% above the national average for South Carolina. Contaminants associated with violations include Coliform (TCR).
Contaminants Found
Water Systems Serving AIKEN
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIKEN CITY OF (0210001) | SC0210001 | Surface Water | 45,090 | 0 |
| MONTMORENCI W/D (SC0220008) | SC0220008 | Groundwater | 3,837 | 0 |
| COLLEGE ACRES PUBLIC W/D (SC0220002) | SC0220002 | Groundwater | 1,360 | 8 |
| OAKHILL S/D (SC0250004) | SC0250004 | Groundwater | 243 | 24 |
| AIKEN-VALE SVC C CITY OF (SC0250009) | SC0250009 | Groundwater | 145 | 0 |
| CAMERON MHP (SC0260038) | SC0260038 | Groundwater | 83 | 16 |
| CLAXTON HILLVIEW MANOR (SC0260016) | SC0260016 | Groundwater | 47 | 32 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.