ORANGEBURG, SC · Orangeburg County
ORANGEBURG DPU (SC3810001) Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
ORANGEBURG DPU (SC3810001) 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 ORANGEBURG DPU (SC3810001).
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)
- SC3810001
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 47,463
- Service connections
- 20,980
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)
ORANGEBURG DPU (SC3810001) is among the 21 largest community water systems in South Carolina, serving 47,463 people from surface water.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 9 entries between 1992 and 2014, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2014.
Of the 9, 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 and inorganic chemicals.
Violation history
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
August 1, 2014 – August 31, 2014
ResolvedMonitoring, Repeat Minor (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
March 1, 1999 – March 31, 1999
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Acute (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
August 1, 1995 – August 31, 1995
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Nitrate
July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Nitrate
April 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Selenium
January 1, 1993 – January 31, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Nitrate
January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
April 1, 1992 – April 30, 1992
ArchivedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
February 1, 1992 – February 29, 1992
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2014 – August 31, 2014 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 1999 – March 31, 1999 | Monitoring, Repeat Minor (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
| August 1, 1995 – August 31, 1995 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Acute (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Nitrate | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Nitrate | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1993 – January 31, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Selenium | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Nitrate | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 1992 – April 30, 1992 | Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Archived |
| February 1, 1992 – February 29, 1992 | Monitoring, Routine Major (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
- November 10, 2014State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- October 1, 2014State Public Notification received2 linked violations
- September 30, 2014State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- September 30, 2014State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
- July 28, 2003State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- July 22, 2003State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- September 1, 1999State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- June 22, 1999State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- April 19, 1999State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
- October 16, 1995State Public Notification received3 linked violations
- January 10, 1994State Compliance achieved6 linked violations
- October 10, 1993State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- July 10, 1993State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
Common questions
Is ORANGEBURG DPU (SC3810001) required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. ORANGEBURG DPU (SC3810001) 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 ORANGEBURG DPU (SC3810001)’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- ORANGEBURG DPU (SC3810001)’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does ORANGEBURG DPU (SC3810001) have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for ORANGEBURG DPU (SC3810001).
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
ODOM, ERIC
803-268-4401
ORANGEBURG, SC 29116