SUMMERVILLE, SC · Dorchester County
DCWS SOUTHERN PALMS (SC1850011) Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
DCWS SOUTHERN PALMS (SC1850011) 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 DCWS SOUTHERN PALMS (SC1850011).
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)
- SC1850011
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 1,494
- Service connections
- 532
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)
DCWS SOUTHERN PALMS (SC1850011) is one of 217 community water systems in South Carolina in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 1,494 people from surface water.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 3 entries between 1998 and 1999, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 1999.
Of the 3, 2 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 and the Surface Water Treatment Rules.
Violation history
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
September 1, 1999 – September 30, 1999
ResolvedMonitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)
—Surface Water Treatment Rule
September 1, 1999 – September 30, 1999
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
December 1, 1998 – December 31, 1998
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 1999 – September 30, 1999 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
| September 1, 1999 – September 30, 1999 | Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) | Surface Water Treatment Rule | — | Resolved |
| December 1, 1998 – December 31, 1998 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- June 11, 2003State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- March 1, 2000State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- October 18, 1999State Public Notification received2 linked violations
- June 1, 1999State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
Common questions
Is DCWS SOUTHERN PALMS (SC1850011) required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. DCWS SOUTHERN PALMS (SC1850011) 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 DCWS SOUTHERN PALMS (SC1850011)’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- DCWS SOUTHERN PALMS (SC1850011)’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does DCWS SOUTHERN PALMS (SC1850011) have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for DCWS SOUTHERN PALMS (SC1850011).
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
HARPER, LARRY
843-832-0075
SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483