PROSPERITY, SC · Lexington County
STEPHENSON'S LAKE (SC3250018) Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
STEPHENSON'S LAKE (SC3250018) 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 STEPHENSON'S LAKE (SC3250018).
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)
- SC3250018
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 55
- Service connections
- 56
- Ownership
- privately owned
- Water source
- surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)
STEPHENSON'S LAKE (SC3250018) is one of 1,060 community water systems in South Carolina in the 500 or fewer people size category, serving 55 people from surface water.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 13 entries between 1995 and 2009, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2009.
Of the 13, 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 Total Coliform Rules, the Consumer Confidence Rule, and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule.
Violation history
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2009 – August 19, 2009
ResolvedFailure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan Rpt
—Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
January 2, 2009 – January 24, 2012
ResolvedConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2007 – July 26, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine (IDSE)
—Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
October 2, 2006 – January 6, 2011
ResolvedConsumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting
—Consumer Confidence Rule
October 1, 2001 – December 12, 2001
ResolvedConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2001 – December 12, 2001
ResolvedConsumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting
—Consumer Confidence Rule
October 10, 2000 – October 27, 2000
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
August 1, 1999 – August 31, 1999
ResolvedMonitoring, Repeat Minor (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 1999 – August 31, 1999
ResolvedMonitoring, Repeat Minor (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 1997 – August 31, 1997
ResolvedMonitoring, Repeat Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 1995 – August 31, 1995
ArchivedMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
June 1, 1995 – June 30, 1995
ArchivedMonitoring, Repeat Minor (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
May 1, 1995 – May 31, 1995
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2009 – August 19, 2009 | Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report | Consumer Confidence Rule | — | Resolved |
| January 2, 2009 – January 24, 2012 | Failure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan Rpt | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 2007 – July 26, 2007 | Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report | Consumer Confidence Rule | — | Resolved |
| October 2, 2006 – January 6, 2011 | Monitoring, Routine (IDSE) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | — | Resolved |
| October 1, 2001 – December 12, 2001 | Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting | Consumer Confidence Rule | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 2001 – December 12, 2001 | Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report | Consumer Confidence Rule | — | Resolved |
| October 10, 2000 – October 27, 2000 | Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting | Consumer Confidence Rule | — | Resolved |
| August 1, 1999 – August 31, 1999 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 1999 – August 31, 1999 | Monitoring, Repeat Minor (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
| August 1, 1997 – August 31, 1997 | Monitoring, Repeat Minor (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
| August 1, 1995 – August 31, 1995 | Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Archived |
| June 1, 1995 – June 30, 1995 | Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Archived |
| May 1, 1995 – May 31, 1995 | Monitoring, Repeat Minor (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
- January 6, 2011State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- October 25, 2010State Administrative Penalty assessed2 linked violations
- October 25, 2010State Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued2 linked violations
- October 19, 2010State Show-Cause hearing3 linked violations
- October 7, 2010State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
- August 19, 2009State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- August 19, 2009State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- July 12, 2007State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- December 6, 2006State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
- December 6, 2006State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- December 12, 2001State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- December 12, 2001State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- November 1, 2001State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- October 22, 2001State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
- February 1, 2000State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- February 1, 2000State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 10, 1998State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- September 19, 1997State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- September 29, 1995State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
- August 24, 1995State Violation/Reminder Notice3 linked violations
Common questions
Is STEPHENSON'S LAKE (SC3250018) required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. STEPHENSON'S LAKE (SC3250018) 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 STEPHENSON'S LAKE (SC3250018)’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- STEPHENSON'S LAKE (SC3250018)’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does STEPHENSON'S LAKE (SC3250018) have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for STEPHENSON'S LAKE (SC3250018).
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
DOWD, DUANE
803-337-1100
PROSPERITY, SC 29127