Is EHRHARDT TOWN OF (SC0510003) required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. EHRHARDT TOWN OF (SC0510003) 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 EHRHARDT TOWN OF (SC0510003)’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

EHRHARDT TOWN OF (SC0510003)’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.

EHRHARDT, SC · Bamberg County

EHRHARDT TOWN OF (SC0510003) Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

EHRHARDT TOWN OF (SC0510003) 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 EHRHARDT TOWN OF (SC0510003).

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): SC0510003
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 507
Service connections: 247
Ownership: local government
Water source: groundwater (wells)

EHRHARDT TOWN OF (SC0510003) is one of 217 community water systems in South Carolina in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 507 people from groundwater.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 10 entries between 1995 and 2020, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2020.

Of the 10, 7 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
July 1, 2020 – August 18, 2021
Resolved
Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—
Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 2013 – December 31, 2015
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
April 1, 2013 – April 30, 2013
Resolved
Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—
Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 2001 – June 24, 2002
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
December 1, 2000 – December 31, 2000
Archived
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Acute (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
December 1, 1996 – December 31, 1996
Archived
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
December 1, 1996 – December 31, 1996
Archived
Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu
—
Lead and Copper Rule
July 1, 1996 – January 10, 1999
Resolved
Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—
Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 1996 – January 10, 1999
Resolved
Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—
Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 1995 – January 10, 1999
Resolved

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 1, 2020 – August 18, 2021	Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
October 1, 2013 – December 31, 2015	Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
April 1, 2013 – April 30, 2013	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
October 1, 2001 – June 24, 2002	Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
December 1, 2000 – December 31, 2000	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Archived
December 1, 1996 – December 31, 1996	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Acute (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Archived
December 1, 1996 – December 31, 1996	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Archived
July 1, 1996 – January 10, 1999	Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
January 1, 1996 – January 10, 1999	Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
January 1, 1995 – January 10, 1999	Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)

Enforcement actions

August 18, 2021State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
June 14, 2021State Public Notification received1 linked violation
July 16, 2020State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
July 16, 2020State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
December 31, 2015State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
June 10, 2014State Public Notification received1 linked violation
August 5, 2013State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
June 6, 2013State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
June 6, 2013State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
June 24, 2002State Public Notification received1 linked violation
June 24, 2002State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
January 14, 2002State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
February 21, 2001State Public Notification received1 linked violation
January 22, 2001State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
January 10, 1999State Compliance achieved14 linked violations
May 5, 1998State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
May 5, 1998State Public Notification received2 linked violations
December 31, 1997State Consent Decree/Judgement5 linked violations
June 26, 1997State Public Notification received1 linked violation
June 12, 1997State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
January 13, 1997State Violation/Reminder Notice3 linked violations
October 22, 1984State Public Notification requestedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record

Common questions

Is EHRHARDT TOWN OF (SC0510003) required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?: Yes. EHRHARDT TOWN OF (SC0510003) 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 EHRHARDT TOWN OF (SC0510003)’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?: EHRHARDT TOWN OF (SC0510003)’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does EHRHARDT TOWN OF (SC0510003) have any open drinking water violations on record?: As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for EHRHARDT TOWN OF (SC0510003).
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

SEASE, GENE

803-267-5335

EHRHARDT, SC 29081