Is BGWC BROWN BOROUGH (SC4650061) required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. BGWC BROWN BOROUGH (SC4650061) 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 BGWC BROWN BOROUGH (SC4650061)’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

BGWC BROWN BOROUGH (SC4650061)’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.

COLUMBIA, SC · York County

BGWC BROWN BOROUGH (SC4650061) Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

BGWC BROWN BOROUGH (SC4650061) 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 BGWC BROWN BOROUGH (SC4650061).

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): SC4650061
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 193
Service connections: 87
Ownership: privately owned
Water source: groundwater (wells)

BGWC BROWN BOROUGH (SC4650061) is one of 1,060 community water systems in South Carolina in the 500 or fewer people size category, serving 193 people from groundwater.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 17 entries between 1996 and 2003, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2003.

All 17 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 synthetic organic chemicals, the Lead and Copper Rule, and inorganic chemicals.

Violation history

Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—
Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 2003 – January 10, 2005
Resolved
Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—
Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 2001 – January 10, 2003
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Nitrate
January 1, 2001 – December 31, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Nitrate
January 1, 2001 – December 31, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Dinoseb
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Picloram
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
2,4-D
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
2,4,5-TP
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Pentachlorophenol
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Dinoseb
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Picloram
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Dalapon
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Dalapon
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
2,4-D
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
2,4,5-TP
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Pentachlorophenol
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
July 1, 1996 – July 31, 1996
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, 2003 – January 10, 2005	Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
October 1, 2001 – January 10, 2003	Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
January 1, 2001 – December 31, 2001	Monitoring, Regular	Nitrate	—	Resolved
January 1, 2001 – December 31, 2001	Monitoring, Regular	Nitrate	—	Resolved
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001	Monitoring, Regular	Dinoseb	—	Resolved
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001	Monitoring, Regular	Picloram	—	Resolved
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001	Monitoring, Regular	2,4-D	—	Resolved
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001	Monitoring, Regular	2,4,5-TP	—	Resolved
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001	Monitoring, Regular	Pentachlorophenol	—	Resolved
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001	Monitoring, Regular	Dinoseb	—	Resolved
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001	Monitoring, Regular	Picloram	—	Resolved
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001	Monitoring, Regular	Dalapon	—	Resolved
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001	Monitoring, Regular	Dalapon	—	Resolved
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001	Monitoring, Regular	2,4-D	—	Resolved
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001	Monitoring, Regular	2,4,5-TP	—	Resolved
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001	Monitoring, Regular	Pentachlorophenol	—	Resolved
July 1, 1996 – July 31, 1996	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

January 10, 2005State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
January 10, 2005State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
July 1, 2004State Public Notification received1 linked violation
January 2, 2004State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
January 10, 2003State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
November 18, 2002State Compliance achieved14 linked violations
July 1, 2002State Administrative/Compliance Order with penalty issued14 linked violations
July 1, 2002State Public Notification received14 linked violations
February 1, 2002State Violation/Reminder Notice14 linked violations
January 15, 2002State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
August 21, 1996State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations

Common questions

Is BGWC BROWN BOROUGH (SC4650061) required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?: Yes. BGWC BROWN BOROUGH (SC4650061) 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 BGWC BROWN BOROUGH (SC4650061)’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?: BGWC BROWN BOROUGH (SC4650061)’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does BGWC BROWN BOROUGH (SC4650061) have any open drinking water violations on record?: As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for BGWC BROWN BOROUGH (SC4650061).
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

BLUE GRANITE WATER COMPANY

864-483-4268

COLUMBIA, SC 29203