Public water system · SC0410004
ActiveBelton City of (Sc0410004)
At a glance
Belton City of (Sc0410004) (PWSID SC0410004) is an active community water system in Anderson County, South Carolina. It reports serving 6,762 people through 2,904 service connections. Its primary water source is purchased surface water, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 3 are health-based, and the most recent began in March 2025.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
6,762
Service connections
2,904
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Belton City of (Sc0410004) compare with other water systems in Anderson County?
By EPA's size categories, Belton City of (Sc0410004) is a medium system (3,301 to 10,000 people). Anderson County has 40 active public water systems. Its population served is about 31% above the county average of 5,165 people per system, and accounts for 3.3% of the 206,616 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 Belton City of (Sc0410004) is roughly in line with 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 Belton City of (Sc0410004)?
EPA lists Belton City of (Sc0410004) 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. 17 of the 40 active systems in Anderson County (43%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Belton City of (Sc0410004) have drinking water violations?
Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 3 are health-based, and the most recent began in March 2025. The violations listed here began between August 2006 and March 2025. By type: 7 monitoring and reporting, 3 contaminant level above the legal limit and 2 monitoring. The contaminant or rule involved most often is Total coliform bacteria (TCR) (3 of them). EPA lists 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) · code 36 | Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0200 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-03-01 | MonitoringMonitoring, Routine (RTCR) · code 3A | Revised Total Coliform Rulecode 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Chlorinecode 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-03-01 | MonitoringMonitoring, Routine (RTCR) · code 3A | Revised Total Coliform Rulecode 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-03-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) · code 36 | Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0200 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Chlorinecode 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-01-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2014-10-01 | Monitoring and reportingFollow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R · code 52 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2010-07-02 | Monitoring and reportingFailure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan Rpt · code 35 | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rulecode 0600 | No | Resolved |
| 2009-09-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) · code 24 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2006-09-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2006-08-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
The 12 most recent 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.
Belton City of (Sc0410004): frequently asked questions
Who runs Belton City of (Sc0410004)?
Belton City of (Sc0410004) (PWSID SC0410004) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the SC state drinking water program.
How many people does Belton City of (Sc0410004) serve?
Belton City of (Sc0410004) reports serving 6,762 people through 2,904 service connections in Anderson County, South Carolina.
Where does Belton City of (Sc0410004) 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 Belton City of (Sc0410004) have any drinking water violations?
Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 3 are health-based, and the most recent began in March 2025. 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 Belton City of (Sc0410004)'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. Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 3 are health-based, and the most recent began in March 2025. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the SC state drinking water program.
Where can I find Belton City of (Sc0410004)'s water quality report?
As a community water system, Belton City of (Sc0410004) 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 Anderson County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric City Utilities (Sc0410012) | Anderson | 38,204 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Powdersville Water District (Sc0420002) | Anderson | 34,960 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Hammond W/D (Sc0420007) | Anderson | 21,193 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| West Anderson W/D (0420006) | Anderson | 17,430 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Sandy Springs Water Co Inc. (Sc0420003) | Anderson | 17,311 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Big Creek W/S District (0420009) | Anderson | 13,647 | Community | Purchased surface water |
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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, “Belton City of (Sc0410004), PWSID SC0410004, South Carolina”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/south-carolina/belton-city-of-sc0410004-sc0410004 (data as of October 1, 2026).