Public water system · SC1820003
ActiveDcwa Tranquil Acres (Sc1820003)
At a glance
Dcwa Tranquil Acres (Sc1820003) (PWSID SC1820003) is an active community water system in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It reports serving 858 people through 312 service connections. Its primary water source is purchased surface water, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
858
Service connections
312
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Dcwa Tranquil Acres (Sc1820003) compare with other water systems in Dorchester County?
By EPA's size categories, Dcwa Tranquil Acres (Sc1820003) is a small system (501 to 3,300 people). Dorchester County has 55 active public water systems. Its population served is well below the county average of 3,010 people per system, and accounts for 0.5% of the 165,564 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 Dcwa Tranquil Acres (Sc1820003) is well 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 Dcwa Tranquil Acres (Sc1820003)?
EPA lists Dcwa Tranquil Acres (Sc1820003) 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. 15 of the 55 active systems in Dorchester County (27%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Dcwa Tranquil Acres (Sc1820003) have drinking water violations?
No SDWA violations on record.
EPA's SDWA violation and enforcement data (via EPA ECHO, updated quarterly) lists no violations for Dcwa Tranquil Acres (Sc1820003). For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Dcwa Tranquil Acres (Sc1820003): frequently asked questions
Who runs Dcwa Tranquil Acres (Sc1820003)?
Dcwa Tranquil Acres (Sc1820003) (PWSID SC1820003) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the SC state drinking water program.
How many people does Dcwa Tranquil Acres (Sc1820003) serve?
Dcwa Tranquil Acres (Sc1820003) reports serving 858 people through 312 service connections in Dorchester County, South Carolina.
Where does Dcwa Tranquil Acres (Sc1820003) 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 Dcwa Tranquil Acres (Sc1820003) have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is Dcwa Tranquil Acres (Sc1820003)'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 Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the SC state drinking water program.
Where can I find Dcwa Tranquil Acres (Sc1820003)'s water quality report?
As a community water system, Dcwa Tranquil Acres (Sc1820003) 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 Dorchester County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerville Cpw (Sc1810003) | Dorchester | 81,750 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Dcwa Knightsville (Sc1820001) | Dorchester | 40,141 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Dcws Ashley Phosphate (Sc1820008) | Dorchester | 26,536 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| St George Town of (Sc1810001) | Dorchester | 2,300 | Community | Groundwater |
| Dcws/Clay Field Drive (Sc1850014) | Dorchester | 1,648 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Lieber Correctional Institute (1870050) | Dorchester | 1,646 | 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, “Dcwa Tranquil Acres (Sc1820003), PWSID SC1820003, South Carolina”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/south-carolina/dcwa-tranquil-acres-sc1820003-sc1820003 (data as of October 1, 2026).