Public water system · SC3250077
ActiveAmicks Ferry Wtr System (Sc3250077)
At a glance
Amicks Ferry Wtr System (Sc3250077) (PWSID SC3250077) is an active community water system in Lexington County, South Carolina. It reports serving 3,937 people through 1,654 service connections. Its primary water source is purchased surface water, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. EPA's records list 3 violations for this system; 1 is health-based, and the most recent began in May 2015.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
3,937
Service connections
1,654
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Amicks Ferry Wtr System (Sc3250077) compare with other water systems in Lexington County?
By EPA's size categories, Amicks Ferry Wtr System (Sc3250077) is a medium system (3,301 to 10,000 people). Lexington County has 132 active public water systems. Its population served is about 190% above the county average of 1,358 people per system, and accounts for 2.2% of the 179,280 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across South Carolina, the 1,392 active systems average 3,511 people each. Nationally, the average active community water system reports serving 6,703 people, so Amicks Ferry Wtr System (Sc3250077) is about 41% below that figure.
What does “community water system” mean?
A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. South Carolina has 567 active community water systems, 41% of the state's 1,392 active systems. Purchased surface water means the system buys surface water from another public water system rather than drawing its own. 368 South Carolina systems (26%) list purchased surface water as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates Amicks Ferry Wtr System (Sc3250077)?
EPA lists Amicks Ferry Wtr System (Sc3250077) as owned by a local government. The SC state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 13 of the 132 active systems in Lexington County (9.8%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Amicks Ferry Wtr System (Sc3250077) have drinking water violations?
EPA's records list 3 violations for this system; 1 is health-based, and the most recent began in May 2015. The violations listed here began between April 2015 and May 2015. By type: 2 monitoring and reporting and 1 contaminant level above the legal limit. The contaminant or rule involved most often is Total coliform bacteria (TCR) (2 of them). EPA lists 3 as resolved. Resolved means at least one resolving action is on record: the system returned to compliance, the rule no longer applies, or no further action was needed.
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-05-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Source Water (GWR) · code 34 | E. colicode 3014 | No | Resolved |
| 2015-05-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) · code 24 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2015-04-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
All 3 violations in EPA's records, newest first.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
Amicks Ferry Wtr System (Sc3250077): frequently asked questions
Who runs Amicks Ferry Wtr System (Sc3250077)?
Amicks Ferry Wtr System (Sc3250077) (PWSID SC3250077) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the SC state drinking water program.
How many people does Amicks Ferry Wtr System (Sc3250077) serve?
Amicks Ferry Wtr System (Sc3250077) reports serving 3,937 people through 1,654 service connections in Lexington County, South Carolina.
Where does Amicks Ferry Wtr System (Sc3250077) get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water. Purchased surface water means the system buys surface water from another public water system rather than drawing its own.
Does Amicks Ferry Wtr System (Sc3250077) have any drinking water violations?
EPA's records list 3 violations for this system; 1 is health-based, and the most recent began in May 2015. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found.
Is Amicks Ferry Wtr System (Sc3250077)'s water safe to drink?
AquaCensus shows EPA compliance records, not current water test results, so it cannot say whether the water is safe at a given moment. EPA's records list 3 violations for this system; 1 is health-based, and the most recent began in May 2015. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the SC state drinking water program.
Where can I find Amicks Ferry Wtr System (Sc3250077)'s water quality report?
As a community water system, Amicks Ferry Wtr System (Sc3250077) must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1 each year, covering the previous calendar year. The system can provide a copy on request.
Other water systems in Lexington County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Municipal WSC (Sc3220003) | Lexington | 47,838 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| West Columbia City of (Sc3210004) | Lexington | 34,028 | Community | Surface water |
| Lexington Town of (3210001) | Lexington | 24,284 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Cayce City of (Sc3210003) | Lexington | 17,460 | Community | Surface water |
| Gilbert-Summit Wd (3220001) | Lexington | 10,400 | Community | Groundwater |
| Gaston Rural Water Dist (Sc3220002) | Lexington | 7,550 | Community | Groundwater |
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “Amicks Ferry Wtr System (Sc3250077), PWSID SC3250077, South Carolina”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/south-carolina/amicks-ferry-wtr-system-sc3250077-sc3250077 (data as of October 1, 2026).