MARION, SC · Marion County
MARCO RURAL WATER CO (SC3320001) Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
MARCO RURAL WATER CO (SC3320001) 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 MARCO RURAL WATER CO (SC3320001).
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)
- SC3320001
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 17,120
- Service connections
- 6,634
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
MARCO RURAL WATER CO (SC3320001) is one of 80 community water systems in South Carolina in the 10,001 to 100,000 people size category, serving 17,120 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 4 entries between 1992 and 2001, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2001.
All 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 Total Coliform Rules and the Lead and Copper Rule.
Violation history
Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
February 1, 2001 – February 28, 2001
ArchivedInitial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu
—Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 1993 – July 10, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
May 1, 1992 – May 31, 1992
ArchivedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
February 1, 1992 – February 29, 1992
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2001 – February 28, 2001 | Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Archived |
| January 1, 1993 – July 10, 1994 | Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu | Lead and Copper Rule | — | Resolved |
| May 1, 1992 – May 31, 1992 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Archived |
| February 1, 1992 – February 29, 1992 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Archived |
Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- September 19, 2006State Violation/Reminder Notice7 linked violations
- July 11, 2003State Compliance achieved7 linked violations
- July 10, 1994State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- February 28, 1983State Public Notification requestedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
Common questions
Is MARCO RURAL WATER CO (SC3320001) required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. MARCO RURAL WATER CO (SC3320001) 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 MARCO RURAL WATER CO (SC3320001)’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- MARCO RURAL WATER CO (SC3320001)’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does MARCO RURAL WATER CO (SC3320001) have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for MARCO RURAL WATER CO (SC3320001).
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
WINKELER, ROBERT
843-423-4680
MARION, SC 29571