Water Quality: CHAPIN, SC
20 water systems • 5,222 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
CHAPIN is served by 20 public water systems with a combined service population of 5,222 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. CHAPIN's violation count is 25% above the national average for South Carolina. Contaminants associated with violations include Arsenic, Coliform (TCR).
Contaminants Found
Long-term exposure increases risk of skin, bladder, and lung cancers, as well as cardiovascular and neurological effects.
Common source: Natural rock deposits, agricultural pesticides, industrial waste
EPA limit: 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb)
Water Systems Serving CHAPIN
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMICKS FERRY WTR SYSTEM (SC3250077) | SC3250077 | Surface Water | 3,671 | 16 |
| BGWC LAKEWOOD ESTATES (SC3250005) | SC3250005 | Groundwater | 492 | 24 |
| BGWC INDIAN FORK-40 LOVE (3250066) | SC3250066 | Surface Water | 367 | 0 |
| BGWC DUTCHMAN SHORES (SC3250021) | SC3250021 | Surface Water | 335 | 0 |
| SHADY ACRES (SC3250060) | SC3250060 | Groundwater | 73 | 24 |
| CRYSTAL PINES (SC3250065) | SC3250065 | Groundwater | 69 | 16 |
| BGWC ESTATES AT HILTON (SC3250103) | SC3250103 | Groundwater | 67 | 0 |
| BGWC MILMONT SHORES (SC3250025) | SC3250025 | Groundwater | 57 | 0 |
| STEPHENSON'S LAKE (SC3250018) | SC3250018 | Surface Water | 55 | 0 |
| EMERALD SHORES (SC3250088) | SC3250088 | Groundwater | 36 | 0 |
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.