UNION, SC · Union County
BROWNS CREEK W/D (SC4420002) Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
BROWNS CREEK W/D (SC4420002) 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 BROWNS CREEK W/D (SC4420002).
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)
- SC4420002
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 2,790
- Service connections
- 1,230
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)
BROWNS CREEK W/D (SC4420002) is one of 217 community water systems in South Carolina in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 2,790 people from surface water.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 7 entries between 1991 and 2023, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2023.
Of the 7, 6 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 Surface Water Treatment Rules, and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule.
Violation history
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedTTHM
October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)
—Surface Water Treatment Rule
July 1, 2023 – July 31, 2023
ResolvedFollow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 2012 – December 31, 2015
ResolvedMonitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)
—Surface Water Treatment Rule
July 1, 1993 – July 31, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
March 1, 1992 – March 31, 1992
ArchivedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
February 1, 1992 – February 29, 1992
ArchivedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
March 1, 1991 – March 31, 1991
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | TTHM | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 – July 31, 2023 | Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) | Surface Water Treatment Rule | — | Resolved |
| October 1, 2012 – December 31, 2015 | Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R | Lead and Copper Rule | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1993 – July 31, 1993 | Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) | Surface Water Treatment Rule | — | Resolved |
| March 1, 1992 – March 31, 1992 | Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Archived |
| February 1, 1992 – February 29, 1992 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Archived |
| March 1, 1991 – March 31, 1991 | 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
- July 1, 2024State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- July 1, 2024State Public Notification received2 linked violations
- March 20, 2024State Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued1 linked violation
- March 20, 2024State Administrative Penalty assessed2 linked violations
- March 5, 2024State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- February 6, 2024State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- February 1, 2024State Public Notification requested6 linked violations
- February 1, 2024State Violation/Reminder Notice3 linked violations
- January 24, 2024State Show-Cause hearing1 linked violation
- January 12, 2024State Formal Notice of Violation issued3 linked violations
- January 5, 2024State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- January 5, 2024State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- September 6, 2023State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- September 6, 2023State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- August 31, 2023State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- August 31, 2023State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
- March 7, 2016State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- March 7, 2016State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- December 31, 2015State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- August 10, 1994State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- October 26, 1993State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- September 7, 1993State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
Common questions
Is BROWNS CREEK W/D (SC4420002) required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. BROWNS CREEK W/D (SC4420002) 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 BROWNS CREEK W/D (SC4420002)’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- BROWNS CREEK W/D (SC4420002)’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does BROWNS CREEK W/D (SC4420002) have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for BROWNS CREEK W/D (SC4420002).
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
TEASTER, WILL
864-426-2241
UNION, SC 29379