Water Quality: WEST COLUMBIA, SC
40 water systems • 46,678 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
WEST COLUMBIA is served by 40 public water systems with a combined service population of 46,678 people, and has 40 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. WEST COLUMBIA's violation count is 37% below the national average for South Carolina. Contaminants associated with violations include Coliform (TCR), 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 WEST COLUMBIA
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST COLUMBIA CITY OF (3210004) | SC3210004 | Surface Water | 34,028 | 8 |
| BGWC I-20 (SC3250012) | SC3250012 | Surface Water | 6,637 | 16 |
| BGWC GLENN VILLAGE II (SC3250058) | SC3250058 | Groundwater | 1,116 | 0 |
| BGWC VANARSDALE S/D (3250027) | SC3250027 | Surface Water | 509 | 0 |
| BGWC ROLLINGWOOD (SC3250052) | SC3250052 | Surface Water | 493 | 0 |
| BGWC HIDDEN VALLEY (SC3250073) | SC3250073 | Groundwater | 480 | 0 |
| BGWC HEATHERWOOD-BLUE RIDGE (SC3250015) | SC3250015 | Groundwater | 455 | 0 |
| BGWC THE LANDINGS (3250063) | SC3250063 | Surface Water | 430 | 0 |
| BGWC LANDS END CONDOS (SC3270300) | SC3270300 | Surface Water | 359 | 0 |
| BGWC PARKWOOD S/D (3250029) | SC3250029 | Surface Water | 311 | 0 |
| BGWC CEDARWOOD (SC3250047) | SC3250047 | Groundwater | 300 | 0 |
| BGWC HARBORSIDE (SC3270302) | SC3270302 | Surface Water | 286 | 0 |
| BGWC FALCON RANCHES (SC3250016) | SC3250016 | Groundwater | 278 | 0 |
| BGWC WESTSIDE TERRACE (3250002) | SC3250002 | Surface Water | 172 | 0 |
| BGWC CREEKWOOD (3250042) | SC3250042 | Groundwater | 136 | 0 |
| BGWC IDLEWOOD (SC3250017) | SC3250017 | Surface Water | 134 | 0 |
| BGWC PEACHTREE ACRES (3250045) | SC3250045 | Surface Water | 124 | 0 |
| SILVER LAKE MHP (SC3260022) | SC3260022 | Groundwater | 122 | 0 |
| BGWC MALLARD COVE (SC3250076) | SC3250076 | Groundwater | 78 | 0 |
| BGWC TANYA TERRACE (SC3250023) | SC3250023 | Groundwater | 54 | 0 |
| SCENIC DRIVE MHP (SC3260081) | SC3260081 | Groundwater | 50 | 8 |
| CEDAR RETIREMENT CENTER (SC3270010) | SC3270010 | Groundwater | 45 | 0 |
| BGWC INDIAN PINES (SC3250051) | SC3250051 | Surface Water | 43 | 2 |
| TRIPLE ACRES MHP 1 (SC3260049) | SC3260049 | Groundwater | 38 | 6 |
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.
Other Cities in South Carolina
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.