BELTON, SC · Anderson County
BIG CREEK W/S DISTRICT (0420009) Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
BIG CREEK W/S DISTRICT (0420009) 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 no open violations for BIG CREEK W/S DISTRICT (0420009).
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)
- SC0420009
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 13,647
- Service connections
- 5,468
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)
BIG CREEK W/S DISTRICT (0420009) is one of 80 community water systems in South Carolina in the 10,001 to 100,000 people size category, serving 13,647 people from surface water.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 4 entries between 1991 and 2011, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2011.
All 4 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 Lead and Copper Rule and the Total Coliform Rules.
Violation history
Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 2011 – December 31, 2014
ResolvedFollow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 2008 – January 1, 2009
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
February 1, 1992 – February 29, 1992
ArchivedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
December 1, 1991 – December 31, 1991
Archived
Resolved 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, 2011 – December 31, 2014 | Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R | Lead and Copper Rule | — | Resolved |
| October 1, 2008 – January 1, 2009 | Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R | Lead and Copper Rule | — | Resolved |
| February 1, 1992 – February 29, 1992 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Archived |
| December 1, 1991 – December 31, 1991 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Archived |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
Enforcement actions
- March 8, 2016State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- March 8, 2016State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- December 31, 2014State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- January 1, 2009State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- September 10, 1998State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
Common questions
Is BIG CREEK W/S DISTRICT (0420009) required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. BIG CREEK W/S DISTRICT (0420009) 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 BIG CREEK W/S DISTRICT (0420009)’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- BIG CREEK W/S DISTRICT (0420009)’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does BIG CREEK W/S DISTRICT (0420009) have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for BIG CREEK W/S DISTRICT (0420009).
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
RUFF, MATT
864-847-4957
BELTON, SC 29627