Is BULL SWAMP RURAL WTR CO (SC3820001) required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. BULL SWAMP RURAL WTR CO (SC3820001) 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 BULL SWAMP RURAL WTR CO (SC3820001)’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

BULL SWAMP RURAL WTR CO (SC3820001)’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.

ORANGEBURG, SC · Orangeburg County

BULL SWAMP RURAL WTR CO (SC3820001) Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

BULL SWAMP RURAL WTR CO (SC3820001) 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 BULL SWAMP RURAL WTR CO (SC3820001).

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): SC3820001
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 2,350
Service connections: 950
Ownership: local government
Water source: groundwater (wells)

BULL SWAMP RURAL WTR CO (SC3820001) is one of 217 community water systems in South Carolina in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 2,350 people from groundwater.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 9 entries between 1997 and 2013, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2013.

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, the Lead and Copper Rule, and the Groundwater Rule.

Violation history

Monitoring, Source Water (GWR)
—
E. COLI
July 1, 2013 – September 1, 2013
Resolved
Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
June 1, 2013 – June 30, 2013
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
June 1, 2009 – June 30, 2009
Resolved
Failure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan Rpt
—
Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
April 2, 2008 – February 24, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
September 1, 2007 – September 30, 2007
Resolved
Water Quality Parameter M/R
—
Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
February 1, 1999 – February 28, 1999
Resolved
OCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation
Health-based
Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 1998 – January 10, 1999
Resolved
Water Quality Parameter M/R
—
Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 1997 – June 30, 1997
Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
July 1, 2013 – September 1, 2013	Monitoring, Source Water (GWR)	E. COLI	—	Resolved
June 1, 2013 – June 30, 2013	Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
June 1, 2009 – June 30, 2009	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
April 2, 2008 – February 24, 2011	Failure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan Rpt	Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule	—	Resolved
September 1, 2007 – September 30, 2007	Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007	Water Quality Parameter M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
February 1, 1999 – February 28, 1999	Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
January 1, 1998 – January 10, 1999	OCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation	Lead and Copper Rule	Health-based	Resolved
January 1, 1997 – June 30, 1997	Water Quality Parameter M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Enforcement actions

June 2, 2014State Public Notification received1 linked violation
June 2, 2014State Public Notification received1 linked violation
September 1, 2013State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
August 1, 2013State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
August 1, 2013State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
August 1, 2013State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
August 1, 2013State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
February 24, 2011State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
March 10, 2010State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
January 1, 2010State Public Notification received1 linked violation
January 1, 2010State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
August 28, 2009State Public Notification received1 linked violation
July 31, 2009State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
July 31, 2009State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
September 2, 2008State Public Notification received2 linked violations
January 31, 2008State Compliance achievedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
January 14, 2008State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
October 25, 2007State Public Notification requested12 linked violations
October 25, 2007State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
August 1, 1999State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
April 20, 1999State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
January 10, 1999State Compliance achieved2 linked violations

Common questions

Is BULL SWAMP RURAL WTR CO (SC3820001) required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?: Yes. BULL SWAMP RURAL WTR CO (SC3820001) 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 BULL SWAMP RURAL WTR CO (SC3820001)’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?: BULL SWAMP RURAL WTR CO (SC3820001)’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does BULL SWAMP RURAL WTR CO (SC3820001) have any open drinking water violations on record?: As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for BULL SWAMP RURAL WTR CO (SC3820001).
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