Water Quality: NORTH AUGUSTA, SC
4 water systems • 29,200 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
NORTH AUGUSTA is served by 4 public water systems with a combined service population of 29,200 people, and has 28 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. NORTH AUGUSTA's violation count is 56% below the national average for South Carolina. Contaminants associated with violations include Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Contaminants Found
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 NORTH AUGUSTA
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDGEFIELD CO W&SA (1920001) | SC1920001 | Surface Water | 29,200 | 28 |
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.