Water Quality: COLUMBIA, SC
44 water systems • 321,706 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
COLUMBIA is served by 44 public water systems with a combined service population of 321,706 people, and has 444 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. COLUMBIA's violation count is 594% above the national average for South Carolina. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorite, Coliform (TCR).
Contaminants Found
Water Systems Serving COLUMBIA
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLUMBIA CITY OF (SC4010001) | SC4010001 | Surface Water | 319,500 | 12 |
| BAY CAPITAL WATER WORKS (SC4050031) | SC4050031 | Groundwater | 647 | 0 |
| BGWC CHARLESWOOD S/D (4050008) | SC4050008 | Surface Water | 484 | 0 |
| BGWC FARROWWOOD ESTATES (SC4050012) | SC4050012 | Surface Water | 356 | 0 |
| BGWC WASHINGTON HEIGHTS (SC4050013) | SC4050013 | Surface Water | 190 | 0 |
| PALMETTO PARK (4060006) | SC4060006 | Groundwater | 132 | 8 |
| LAKEWOOD MHP (SC4060032) | SC4060032 | Groundwater | 110 | 58 |
| SANDY HILL MHP (SC4060064) | SC4060064 | Groundwater | 81 | 76 |
| FREEWAY MHP (SC4060005) | SC4060005 | Groundwater | 80 | 50 |
| WINSOR VALLEY MHP (SC4060008) | SC4060008 | Groundwater | 68 | 58 |
| CRESTHAVEN MHP (SC4060001) | SC4060001 | Groundwater | 37 | 24 |
| PINE VALLEY COMMUNITY (SC4060024) | SC4060024 | Groundwater | 21 | 158 |
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.