GASTON, SC · Lexington County
GASTON RURAL WATER DIST (SC3220002) Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
GASTON RURAL WATER DIST (SC3220002) 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 GASTON RURAL WATER DIST (SC3220002).
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)
- SC3220002
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 7,550
- Service connections
- 3,369
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
GASTON RURAL WATER DIST (SC3220002) is one of 93 community water systems in South Carolina in the 3,301 to 10,000 people size category, serving 7,550 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 6 entries between 1991 and 2014, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2014.
Of the 6, 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 Total Coliform Rules, the Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule, and the Consumer Confidence Rule.
Violation history
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedCombined Radium (-226 and -228)
September 1, 2014 – November 30, 2014
ArchivedMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
December 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009
ResolvedConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2007 – January 10, 2008
ResolvedWater Quality Parameter M/R
—Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
February 1, 1992 – February 29, 1992
ArchivedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
May 1, 1991 – May 31, 1991
Archived
Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2014 – November 30, 2014 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Health-based | Archived |
| December 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009 | Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 2007 – January 10, 2008 | Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report | Consumer Confidence Rule | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001 | Water Quality Parameter M/R | Lead and Copper Rule | — | Resolved |
| February 1, 1992 – February 29, 1992 | Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Archived |
| May 1, 1991 – May 31, 1991 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Archived |
Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- November 21, 2014State Administrative Penalty assessed1 linked violation
- November 21, 2014State Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued1 linked violation
- October 14, 2014State Show-Cause hearing1 linked violation
- October 7, 2014State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- September 29, 2014State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- September 17, 2014State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- September 17, 2014State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- February 5, 2010State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- February 1, 2010State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- January 14, 2010State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- January 10, 2008State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- July 12, 2007State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
- July 1, 2006State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- May 18, 2006State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- January 10, 2003State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- November 10, 1997State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- August 6, 1991State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
- August 24, 1983State Othergeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
Common questions
Is GASTON RURAL WATER DIST (SC3220002) required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. GASTON RURAL WATER DIST (SC3220002) 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 GASTON RURAL WATER DIST (SC3220002)’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- GASTON RURAL WATER DIST (SC3220002)’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does GASTON RURAL WATER DIST (SC3220002) have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for GASTON RURAL WATER DIST (SC3220002).
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
SPIRES, STEVEN T
803-794-2819
GASTON, SC 29053