Is LANCASTER COUNTY W&SD (SC2920001) required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. LANCASTER COUNTY W&SD (SC2920001) 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 LANCASTER COUNTY W&SD (SC2920001)’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

LANCASTER COUNTY W&SD (SC2920001)’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.

LANCASTER, SC · Lancaster County

LANCASTER COUNTY W&SD (SC2920001) Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

LANCASTER COUNTY W&SD (SC2920001) 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 LANCASTER COUNTY W&SD (SC2920001).

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): SC2920001
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 79,107
Service connections: 36,859
Ownership: local government
Water source: surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)

LANCASTER COUNTY W&SD (SC2920001) is among the 13 largest community water systems in South Carolina, serving 79,107 people from surface water.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 19 entries between 1984 and 2019, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2019.

Of the 19, 3 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 Former Total Trihalomethane Rule, the Total Coliform Rules, and the Lead and Copper Rule.

Violation history

Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—
Public Notice
March 2, 2019 – June 1, 2019
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, E. coli (RTCR)
Health-based
Revised Total Coliform Rule
February 1, 2019 – February 28, 2019
Resolved
Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—
Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 2001 – January 10, 2003
Resolved
Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—
Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 1996 – January 10, 2000
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
March 1, 1996 – March 31, 1996
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-based
TTHM
July 1, 1994 – September 30, 1994
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-based
TTHM
April 1, 1994 – June 30, 1994
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-based
TTHM
January 1, 1994 – March 31, 1994
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-based
TTHM
October 1, 1993 – December 31, 1993
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-based
TTHM
July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993
Archived
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-based
TTHM
April 1, 1990 – June 30, 1990
Archived
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-based
TTHM
January 1, 1990 – March 31, 1990
Archived
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-based
TTHM
April 1, 1989 – April 30, 1989
Archived
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-based
TTHM
July 1, 1988 – July 31, 1988
Archived
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-based
TTHM
June 1, 1987 – June 30, 1987
Archived
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-based
TTHM
July 14, 1986 – July 13, 1987
Archived
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-based
TTHM
January 1, 1986 – December 31, 1986
Archived
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-based
TTHM
July 1, 1985 – September 30, 1985
Archived
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-based
TTHM
April 1, 1984 – June 30, 1984
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
March 2, 2019 – June 1, 2019	Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation	Public Notice	—	Resolved
February 1, 2019 – February 28, 2019	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, E. coli (RTCR)	Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-based	Resolved
October 1, 2001 – January 10, 2003	Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
October 1, 1996 – January 10, 2000	Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
March 1, 1996 – March 31, 1996	Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
July 1, 1994 – September 30, 1994	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	TTHM	Health-based	Resolved
April 1, 1994 – June 30, 1994	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	TTHM	Health-based	Resolved
January 1, 1994 – March 31, 1994	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	TTHM	Health-based	Resolved
October 1, 1993 – December 31, 1993	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	TTHM	Health-based	Resolved
July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	TTHM	Health-based	Archived
April 1, 1990 – June 30, 1990	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	TTHM	Health-based	Archived
January 1, 1990 – March 31, 1990	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	TTHM	Health-based	Archived
April 1, 1989 – April 30, 1989	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	TTHM	Health-based	Archived
July 1, 1988 – July 31, 1988	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	TTHM	Health-based	Archived
June 1, 1987 – June 30, 1987	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	TTHM	Health-based	Archived
July 14, 1986 – July 13, 1987	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	TTHM	Health-based	Archived
January 1, 1986 – December 31, 1986	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	TTHM	Health-based	Archived
July 1, 1985 – September 30, 1985	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	TTHM	Health-based	Archived
April 1, 1984 – June 30, 1984	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	TTHM	Health-based	Archived

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

Enforcement actions

June 1, 2019State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
June 1, 2019State Public Notification received1 linked violation
June 1, 2019State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
May 28, 2019State Administrative Penalty assessed1 linked violation
May 28, 2019State Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued1 linked violation
March 25, 2019State Show-Cause hearing1 linked violation
March 14, 2019State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
February 28, 2019State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
February 28, 2019State Boil Water Order1 linked violation
February 28, 2019State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
February 28, 2019State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
September 5, 2016State Compliance achieved37 linked violations
March 7, 2016State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
March 7, 2016State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
January 10, 2003State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
July 26, 2002State Public Notification received1 linked violation
January 10, 2000State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
January 10, 2000State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
June 21, 1999State Public Notification received1 linked violation
May 7, 1999State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
January 4, 1995State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
September 7, 1994State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
January 11, 1994State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
September 21, 1993State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
June 20, 1986State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record

Common questions

Is LANCASTER COUNTY W&SD (SC2920001) required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?: Yes. LANCASTER COUNTY W&SD (SC2920001) 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 LANCASTER COUNTY W&SD (SC2920001)’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?: LANCASTER COUNTY W&SD (SC2920001)’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does LANCASTER COUNTY W&SD (SC2920001) have any open drinking water violations on record?: As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for LANCASTER COUNTY W&SD (SC2920001).
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

FENTON, DARRELL

803-285-6919

LANCASTER, SC 29721