DARLINGTON, SC · Darlington County
DARLINGTON COUNTY W&SA (SC1620001) Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
DARLINGTON COUNTY W&SA (SC1620001) 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 DARLINGTON COUNTY W&SA (SC1620001).
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)
- SC1620001
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 52,288
- Service connections
- 20,922
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
DARLINGTON COUNTY W&SA (SC1620001) is among the 16 largest community water systems in South Carolina, serving 52,288 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 3 entries between 2009 and 2010, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2010.
None of the 3 are monitoring or reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset; these involve water-quality, treatment, or public-notice findings instead. The record involves the Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule.
Violation history
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedCombined Radium (-226 and -228)
April 1, 2010 – June 30, 2010
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedCombined Radium (-226 and -228)
January 1, 2010 – March 31, 2010
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedCombined Radium (-226 and -228)
October 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2010 – June 30, 2010 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2010 – March 31, 2010 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Health-based | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- February 23, 2011State Compliance achieved5 linked violations
- July 28, 2010State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- July 28, 2010State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
- June 8, 2010State Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued4 linked violations
- April 8, 2010State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- August 4, 2004State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- January 1, 2004State Compliance achievedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- September 30, 1983Federal issued Formal Notice of Violationgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
Common questions
Is DARLINGTON COUNTY W&SA (SC1620001) required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. DARLINGTON COUNTY W&SA (SC1620001) 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 DARLINGTON COUNTY W&SA (SC1620001)’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- DARLINGTON COUNTY W&SA (SC1620001)’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does DARLINGTON COUNTY W&SA (SC1620001) have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for DARLINGTON COUNTY W&SA (SC1620001).
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
SMITH, ROB
843-393-8131
DARLINGTON, SC 29540-0968