Is BETHUNE RURAL WATER (SC2820006) required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. BETHUNE RURAL WATER (SC2820006) 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 RURAL WATER (SC2820006)’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

BETHUNE RURAL WATER (SC2820006)’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 RURAL WATER (SC2820006) Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

BETHUNE RURAL WATER (SC2820006) 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 RURAL WATER (SC2820006).

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): SC2820006
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 3,100
Service connections: 1,217
Ownership: local government
Water source: groundwater (wells)

BETHUNE RURAL WATER (SC2820006) is one of 217 community water systems in South Carolina in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 3,100 people from groundwater.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 6 entries between 1999 and 2018, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2018.

Of the 6, 4 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 Total Coliform Rules, and the Groundwater Rule.

Violation history

Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—
Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 2018 – August 3, 2019
Resolved
Monitoring, Source Water (GWR)
—
E. COLI
June 1, 2018 – March 21, 2019
Resolved
Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—
Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 2012 – December 31, 2015
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
May 1, 2012 – May 31, 2012
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2004 – July 14, 2004
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
December 1, 1999 – December 31, 1999
Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
October 1, 2018 – August 3, 2019	Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
June 1, 2018 – March 21, 2019	Monitoring, Source Water (GWR)	E. COLI	—	Resolved
October 1, 2012 – December 31, 2015	Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
May 1, 2012 – May 31, 2012	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
July 1, 2004 – July 14, 2004	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
December 1, 1999 – December 31, 1999	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Enforcement actions

August 3, 2019State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
May 2, 2019State Public Notification received1 linked violation
March 21, 2019State Public Notification received1 linked violation
March 21, 2019State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
November 29, 2018State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
November 29, 2018State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
November 8, 2018State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
November 8, 2018State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
March 4, 2016State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
March 4, 2016State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
December 31, 2015State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
August 8, 2012State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
August 3, 2012State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
August 3, 2012State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
July 5, 2012State Public Notification received1 linked violation
July 13, 2004State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation

Common questions

Is BETHUNE RURAL WATER (SC2820006) required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?: Yes. BETHUNE RURAL WATER (SC2820006) 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 RURAL WATER (SC2820006)’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?: BETHUNE RURAL WATER (SC2820006)’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does BETHUNE RURAL WATER (SC2820006) have any open drinking water violations on record?: As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for BETHUNE RURAL WATER (SC2820006).
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