Is FAIRFAX TOWN OF (SC0310004) required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. FAIRFAX TOWN OF (SC0310004) is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.

When is FAIRFAX TOWN OF (SC0310004)’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

FAIRFAX TOWN OF (SC0310004)’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.

What is a Consumer Confidence Report?

A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.

FAIRFAX, SC · Allendale County

FAIRFAX TOWN OF (SC0310004) Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

FAIRFAX TOWN OF (SC0310004) must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.

As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show 3 items for FAIRFAX TOWN OF (SC0310004) that are open and awaiting resolution. None are health-based violations — open items of this kind are most often monitoring or reporting requirements, not water-safety findings.

Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace South Carolina’s official records. Always confirm current status with South Carolina before making decisions based on this information.

System facts

System ID (PWSID): SC0310004
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 1,962
Service connections: 833
Ownership: local government
Water source: groundwater (wells)

FAIRFAX TOWN OF (SC0310004) is one of 217 community water systems in South Carolina in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 1,962 people from groundwater.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 15 entries between 1992 and 2025, of which 3 remain open; none are health-based.

Of the 15, 9 are monitoring and reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset — rather than findings about the water itself. The record involves the Consumer Confidence Rule, the Lead and Copper Rule, and the Total Coliform Rules.

Violation history

Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
October 1, 2025
Unaddressed
Notification, Known or Potential LSL
—
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
July 2, 2025
Unaddressed
Monitoring, Source Water (GWR)
—
E. COLI
October 8, 2024 – October 9, 2024
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
October 1, 2024 – October 1, 2025
Resolved
Lead Consumer Notice
—
Lead and Copper Rule
December 30, 2023
Unaddressed
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2022 – August 17, 2022
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
October 1, 2021 – August 17, 2022
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2009 – August 18, 2009
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine (IDSE)
—
Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
April 2, 2008 – February 9, 2011
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 2005 – August 31, 2005
Resolved
Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—
Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 1999 – January 10, 2001
Resolved
Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—
Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 1996 – January 10, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 1993 – August 31, 1993
Archived
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
July 1, 1993 – July 31, 1993
Archived
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
February 1, 1992 – February 29, 1992
Archived

Unaddressed no corrective action on record yetResolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
October 1, 2025	Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Unaddressed
July 2, 2025	Notification, Known or Potential LSL	LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	—	Unaddressed
October 8, 2024 – October 9, 2024	Monitoring, Source Water (GWR)	E. COLI	—	Resolved
October 1, 2024 – October 1, 2025	Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
December 30, 2023	Lead Consumer Notice	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Unaddressed
July 1, 2022 – August 17, 2022	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
October 1, 2021 – August 17, 2022	Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2009 – August 18, 2009	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
April 2, 2008 – February 9, 2011	Monitoring, Routine (IDSE)	Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule	—	Resolved
August 1, 2005 – August 31, 2005	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
October 1, 1999 – January 10, 2001	Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
October 1, 1996 – January 10, 2001	Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
August 1, 1993 – August 31, 1993	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Archived
July 1, 1993 – July 31, 1993	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Archived
February 1, 1992 – February 29, 1992	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Archived

Unaddressed no corrective action on record yetResolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)

Enforcement actions

December 15, 2025State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
December 15, 2025State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
October 1, 2025State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
July 15, 2025State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
July 15, 2025State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
November 20, 2024State Intentional no-action1 linked violation
October 9, 2024State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
January 4, 2024State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
January 4, 2024State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
October 26, 2022State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
October 26, 2022State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
August 17, 2022State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
December 20, 2021State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
February 9, 2011State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
August 18, 2009State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
August 18, 2009State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
August 18, 2009State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
July 23, 2007State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
April 25, 2006State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
September 19, 2005State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
September 19, 2005State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
September 14, 2005State Public Notification received1 linked violation
August 22, 2005State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
August 22, 2005State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
January 10, 2001State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
January 10, 2001State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
February 10, 2000State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
June 7, 1999State Public Notification received1 linked violation
January 10, 1994State Public Notification received2 linked violations
September 15, 1993State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
September 14, 1993State Public Notification received1 linked violation

Common questions

Is FAIRFAX TOWN OF (SC0310004) required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?: Yes. FAIRFAX TOWN OF (SC0310004) is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is FAIRFAX TOWN OF (SC0310004)’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?: FAIRFAX TOWN OF (SC0310004)’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does FAIRFAX TOWN OF (SC0310004) have any open drinking water violations on record?: As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show 3 items for FAIRFAX TOWN OF (SC0310004) that are open and awaiting resolution. None are health-based violations — open items of this kind are most often monitoring or reporting requirements, not water-safety findings.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?: A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.

Contact

SAULS, ALBERT

803-632-2100

FAIRFAX, SC 29827