Water Quality: LAURENS, SC
4 water systems • 50,256 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
LAURENS is served by 4 public water systems with a combined service population of 50,256 people, and has 184 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. LAURENS's violation count is 188% above the national average for South Carolina. Contaminants associated with violations include Coliform (TCR), TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Contaminants Found
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
Haloacetic acids are associated with increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Water Systems Serving LAURENS
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAURENS COUNTY W&S COMM (SC3020001) | SC3020001 | Surface Water | 36,314 | 22 |
| LAURENS CPW (SC3010001) | SC3010001 | Surface Water | 13,902 | 16 |
| RANCH ROAD WATER (SC3050008) | SC3050008 | Groundwater | 40 | 146 |
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.