DENMARK, SC · Bamberg County
DENMARK TOWN OF (SC0510002) Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
DENMARK TOWN OF (SC0510002) 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 DENMARK TOWN OF (SC0510002).
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)
- SC0510002
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 3,500
- Service connections
- 1,375
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
DENMARK TOWN OF (SC0510002) is one of 93 community water systems in South Carolina in the 3,301 to 10,000 people size category, serving 3,500 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 9 entries between 1992 and 2025, all of which EPA lists as closed.
Of the 9, 6 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 Total Coliform Rules, the Lead and Copper Rule, and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule.
Violation history
Notification, Known or Potential LSL
—LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
July 2, 2025 – March 13, 2026
ResolvedMonitoring, Source Water (GWR)
—E. COLI
August 2, 2024 – August 4, 2024
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, E. coli (RTCR)
Health-basedRevised Total Coliform Rule
December 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ArchivedFollow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—Lead and Copper Rule
July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012
ResolvedFailure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan Rpt
—Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
July 2, 2010 – April 3, 2012
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine (IDSE)
—Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
April 2, 2008 – February 9, 2011
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Acute (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
June 1, 2000 – June 30, 2000
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
June 1, 2000 – June 30, 2000
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
February 1, 1992 – February 29, 1992
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2025 – March 13, 2026 | Notification, Known or Potential LSL | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | — | Resolved |
| August 2, 2024 – August 4, 2024 | Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) | E. COLI | — | Resolved |
| December 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, E. coli (RTCR) | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012 | Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R | Lead and Copper Rule | — | Resolved |
| July 2, 2010 – April 3, 2012 | Failure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan Rpt | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | — | Resolved |
| April 2, 2008 – February 9, 2011 | Monitoring, Routine (IDSE) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | — | Resolved |
| June 1, 2000 – June 30, 2000 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Acute (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2000 – June 30, 2000 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 1992 – February 29, 1992 | 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 13, 2026State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- December 15, 2025State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- December 15, 2025State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- June 25, 2025State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- September 30, 2024State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- September 30, 2024State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- August 4, 2024State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 18, 2024State Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued1 linked violation
- March 18, 2024State Administrative Penalty assessed1 linked violation
- February 8, 2024State Show-Cause hearing1 linked violation
- February 2, 2024State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- January 24, 2024State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- January 23, 2024State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- January 18, 2024State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- January 18, 2024State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- December 15, 2023State Boil Water Order1 linked violation
- June 30, 2012State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- April 3, 2012State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- August 5, 2011State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- February 9, 2011State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- November 15, 2010State Administrative Penalty assessed2 linked violations
- November 15, 2010State Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued2 linked violations
- October 29, 2010State Show-Cause hearing2 linked violations
- October 14, 2010State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- July 23, 2007State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- April 25, 2006State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
- September 23, 2005State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- September 19, 2005State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- September 19, 2005State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- July 27, 2000State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
- June 17, 1986State Formal Notice of Violation issuedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
Common questions
Is DENMARK TOWN OF (SC0510002) required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. DENMARK TOWN OF (SC0510002) 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 DENMARK TOWN OF (SC0510002)’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- DENMARK TOWN OF (SC0510002)’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does DENMARK TOWN OF (SC0510002) have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for DENMARK TOWN OF (SC0510002).
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
JOHNSON, HAROLD
803-793-3734
DENMARK, SC 29042