Public water system · SC1870914
ActiveDcws I-95 (Sc1870914)
At a glance
Dcws I-95 (Sc1870914) (PWSID SC1870914) is an active community water system in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It reports serving 102 people through 44 service connections. Its primary water source is groundwater, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. EPA's records list 8 violations for this system; all are health-based, and the most recent began in October 2021.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
102
Service connections
44
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Dcws I-95 (Sc1870914) compare with other water systems in Dorchester County?
By EPA's size categories, Dcws I-95 (Sc1870914) is a very small system (500 people or fewer). 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 less than 0.1% 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 Dcws I-95 (Sc1870914) 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. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. 933 South Carolina systems (67%) list groundwater as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates Dcws I-95 (Sc1870914)?
EPA lists Dcws I-95 (Sc1870914) 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 Dcws I-95 (Sc1870914) have drinking water violations?
EPA's records list 8 violations for this system; all are health-based, and the most recent began in October 2021. The violations listed here began between April 2010 and October 2021. By type: 8 contaminant level above the legal limit. The contaminant or rule involved most often is Total trihalomethanes (TTHM) (4 of them). EPA lists 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2021-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2021-04-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2021-01-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2012-01-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Haloacetic acids (HAA5)code 2456 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2011-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Haloacetic acids (HAA5)code 2456 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2011-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Haloacetic acids (HAA5)code 2456 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2010-04-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Haloacetic acids (HAA5)code 2456 | Yes | Resolved |
All 8 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.
Dcws I-95 (Sc1870914): frequently asked questions
Who runs Dcws I-95 (Sc1870914)?
Dcws I-95 (Sc1870914) (PWSID SC1870914) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the SC state drinking water program.
How many people does Dcws I-95 (Sc1870914) serve?
Dcws I-95 (Sc1870914) reports serving 102 people through 44 service connections in Dorchester County, South Carolina.
Where does Dcws I-95 (Sc1870914) get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers.
Does Dcws I-95 (Sc1870914) have any drinking water violations?
EPA's records list 8 violations for this system; all are health-based, and the most recent began in October 2021. 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 Dcws I-95 (Sc1870914)'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 8 violations for this system; all are health-based, and the most recent began in October 2021. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the SC state drinking water program.
Where can I find Dcws I-95 (Sc1870914)'s water quality report?
As a community water system, Dcws I-95 (Sc1870914) 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, “Dcws I-95 (Sc1870914), PWSID SC1870914, South Carolina”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/south-carolina/dcws-i-95-sc1870914-sc1870914 (data as of October 1, 2026).