Water Quality: PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC
13 water systems • 46,934 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
PAWLEYS ISLAND is served by 13 public water systems with a combined service population of 46,934 people, and has 12 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. PAWLEYS ISLAND's violation count is 81% 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 PAWLEYS ISLAND
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GCWSD WACCAMAW NECK (SC2220010) | SC2220010 | Surface Water | 37,790 | 12 |
| GCWSD KILSOCK WATER SYS (SC2220002) | SC2220002 | Groundwater | 4,417 | 0 |
| GCWSD GARDEN CITY POINT (SC2220011) | SC2220011 | Surface Water | 1,790 | 0 |
| GCWSD WEDGEFIELD PLANTATION (2220006) | SC2220006 | Groundwater | 1,132 | 0 |
| GCWSD PLANTERSVILLE SYS (2220004) | SC2220004 | Groundwater | 1,079 | 0 |
| GCWSD RED HILL (2220007) | SC2220007 | Groundwater | 726 | 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.