Public water system · SC0720002
ActiveFripp Island Psd (Sc0720002)
At a glance
Fripp Island Psd (Sc0720002) (PWSID SC0720002) is an active community water system in Beaufort County, South Carolina. It reports serving 3,536 people through 1,642 service connections. Its primary water source is purchased surface water, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. EPA's records list 4 violations for this system; 2 are health-based, and the most recent began in October 1998.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
3,536
Service connections
1,642
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Fripp Island Psd (Sc0720002) compare with other water systems in Beaufort County?
By EPA's size categories, Fripp Island Psd (Sc0720002) is a medium system (3,301 to 10,000 people). Beaufort County has 45 active public water systems, and Fripp Island Psd (Sc0720002) is the 4th-largest of them by population served. Its population served is about 29% below the county average of 4,955 people per system, and accounts for 1.6% of the 222,959 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 Fripp Island Psd (Sc0720002) is about half of 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 Fripp Island Psd (Sc0720002)?
EPA lists Fripp Island Psd (Sc0720002) 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. 9 of the 45 active systems in Beaufort County (20%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Fripp Island Psd (Sc0720002) have drinking water violations?
EPA's records list 4 violations for this system; 2 are health-based, and the most recent began in October 1998. The violations listed here began between July 1991 and October 1998. By type: 2 contaminant level above the legal limit and 2 monitoring and reporting. The contaminant or rule involved most often is Total coliform bacteria (TCR) (4 of them). EPA lists 4 as archived. Archived means the violation was not marked resolved but is more than five years past the end of the noncompliance period, so it no longer counts toward current compliance status.
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Archived |
| 1997-10-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) · code 24 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1992-02-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR) · code 23 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1991-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Archived |
All 4 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.
Fripp Island Psd (Sc0720002): frequently asked questions
Who runs Fripp Island Psd (Sc0720002)?
Fripp Island Psd (Sc0720002) (PWSID SC0720002) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the SC state drinking water program.
How many people does Fripp Island Psd (Sc0720002) serve?
Fripp Island Psd (Sc0720002) reports serving 3,536 people through 1,642 service connections in Beaufort County, South Carolina.
Where does Fripp Island Psd (Sc0720002) 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 Fripp Island Psd (Sc0720002) have any drinking water violations?
EPA's records list 4 violations for this system; 2 are health-based, and the most recent began in October 1998. 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 Fripp Island Psd (Sc0720002)'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 4 violations for this system; 2 are health-based, and the most recent began in October 1998. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the SC state drinking water program.
Where can I find Fripp Island Psd (Sc0720002)'s water quality report?
As a community water system, Fripp Island Psd (Sc0720002) 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 Beaufort County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bjw&Sa (Sc0720003) | Beaufort | 164,829 | Community | Surface water |
| Hilton Head Psd 1 (0720006) | Beaufort | 25,558 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| South Island Psd (Sc0720001) | Beaufort | 18,299 | Community | Groundwater |
| Broad Creek Psd (Sc0720009) | Beaufort | 3,481 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Water Oak Utility Co (Sc0750002) | Beaufort | 2,318 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Harbor Island (Sc0750013) | Beaufort | 1,039 | 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, “Fripp Island Psd (Sc0720002), PWSID SC0720002, South Carolina”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/south-carolina/fripp-island-psd-sc0720002-sc0720002 (data as of October 1, 2026).