Water Quality: HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC
12 water systems • 46,235 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
HILTON HEAD ISLAND is served by 12 public water systems with a combined service population of 46,235 people, and has 4 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. HILTON HEAD ISLAND's violation count is 94% below the national average for South Carolina. Contaminants associated with violations include Coliform (TCR).
Contaminants Found
Water Systems Serving HILTON HEAD ISLAND
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HILTON HEAD PSD 1 (0720006) | SC0720006 | Surface Water | 25,558 | 0 |
| SOUTH ISLAND PSD (SC0720001) | SC0720001 | Groundwater | 18,299 | 0 |
| WATER OAK UTILITY CO (SC0750002) | SC0750002 | Surface Water | 2,318 | 0 |
| WELLS EAST S/D (SC0750026) | SC0750026 | Groundwater | 60 | 4 |
Concerned About Your Water?
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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.