Is BETHUNE TOWN OF (SC2810002) required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. BETHUNE TOWN OF (SC2810002) 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 BETHUNE TOWN OF (SC2810002)’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

BETHUNE TOWN OF (SC2810002)’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.

BETHUNE, SC · Kershaw County

BETHUNE TOWN OF (SC2810002) Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

BETHUNE TOWN OF (SC2810002) 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 BETHUNE TOWN OF (SC2810002).

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): SC2810002
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 541
Service connections: 250
Ownership: local government
Water source: groundwater (wells)

BETHUNE TOWN OF (SC2810002) is one of 217 community water systems in South Carolina in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 541 people from groundwater.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 10 entries between 1992 and 2018, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2018.

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, the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule, and the Total Coliform Rules.

Violation history

Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—
Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 2018 – August 28, 2019
Resolved
Failure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan Rpt
—
Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
July 2, 2010 – April 3, 2012
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine (IDSE)
—
Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
April 2, 2008 – February 11, 2011
Resolved
Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—
Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 2003 – January 10, 2005
Resolved
OCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation
Health-based
Lead and Copper Rule
July 1, 1994 – August 1, 2001
Resolved
Water Quality Parameter M/R
—
Lead and Copper Rule
July 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
Archived
Public Education
Health-based
Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 1994 – June 18, 2001
Resolved
OCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation
Health-based
Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 1994 – August 1, 2001
Resolved
Water Quality Parameter M/R
—
Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 1994 – June 30, 1994
Archived
Monitoring, 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
October 1, 2018 – August 28, 2019	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 11, 2011	Monitoring, Routine (IDSE)	Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule	—	Resolved
October 1, 2003 – January 10, 2005	Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 1994 – August 1, 2001	OCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation	Lead and Copper Rule	Health-based	Resolved
July 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994	Water Quality Parameter M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Archived
January 1, 1994 – June 18, 2001	Public Education	Lead and Copper Rule	Health-based	Resolved
January 1, 1994 – August 1, 2001	OCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation	Lead and Copper Rule	Health-based	Resolved
January 1, 1994 – June 30, 1994	Water Quality Parameter M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Archived
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

August 28, 2019State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
May 2, 2019State Public Notification received1 linked violation
December 3, 2018State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
December 3, 2018State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
April 3, 2012State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
February 11, 2011State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
November 15, 2010State Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued2 linked violations
November 15, 2010State Administrative Penalty assessed2 linked violations
November 3, 2010State Show-Cause hearing2 linked violations
October 18, 2010State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
January 10, 2005State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
June 30, 2004State Public Notification received2 linked violations
January 2, 2004State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
August 1, 2001State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
June 18, 2001State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
September 11, 1995State Violation/Reminder Notice4 linked violations
January 30, 1991State Public Notification received3 linked violations

Common questions

Is BETHUNE TOWN OF (SC2810002) required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?: Yes. BETHUNE TOWN OF (SC2810002) 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 BETHUNE TOWN OF (SC2810002)’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?: BETHUNE TOWN OF (SC2810002)’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does BETHUNE TOWN OF (SC2810002) have any open drinking water violations on record?: As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for BETHUNE TOWN OF (SC2810002).
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

TAYLOR, STEPHEN

843-334-6238

BETHUNE, SC 29009