Public water system · SC1110001
ActiveGaffney Bpw (Sc1110001)
At a glance
Gaffney Bpw (Sc1110001) (PWSID SC1110001) is an active community water system in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It reports serving 24,290 people through 11,666 service connections. Its primary water source is surface water, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 6 are health-based, and the most recent began in October 2014.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
24,290
Service connections
11,666
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Gaffney Bpw (Sc1110001) compare with other water systems in Cherokee County?
By EPA's size categories, Gaffney Bpw (Sc1110001) is a large system (10,001 to 100,000 people). Cherokee County has 8 active public water systems, and Gaffney Bpw (Sc1110001) is the largest of them by population served. Its population served is about 3.5 times the county average of 6,911 people per system, and accounts for 44% of the 55,285 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 Gaffney Bpw (Sc1110001) is about 3.6 times 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. Surface water means the system draws its water from rivers, lakes, streams or reservoirs. 53 South Carolina systems (3.8%) list surface water as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates Gaffney Bpw (Sc1110001)?
EPA lists Gaffney Bpw (Sc1110001) 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. 6 of the 8 active systems in Cherokee County (75%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Gaffney Bpw (Sc1110001) have drinking water violations?
Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 6 are health-based, and the most recent began in October 2014. The violations listed here began between January 1993 and October 2014. By type: 6 contaminant level above the legal limit, 5 monitoring and reporting and 1 public notice, recordkeeping or other. The contaminant or rule involved most often is Total trihalomethanes (TTHM) (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2008-07-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Repeat Minor (TCR) · code 26 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2005-07-01 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report · code 71 | Consumer Confidence Rulecode 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2003-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Haloacetic acids (HAA5)code 2456 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2003-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Haloacetic acids (HAA5)code 2456 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2003-04-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Haloacetic acids (HAA5)code 2456 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1994-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1994-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1993-07-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Nitratecode 1040 | No | Resolved |
| 1993-04-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Nitratecode 1040 | No | Resolved |
| 1993-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Mercurycode 1035 | No | Resolved |
| 1993-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Bariumcode 1010 | No | 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.
Gaffney Bpw (Sc1110001): frequently asked questions
Who runs Gaffney Bpw (Sc1110001)?
Gaffney Bpw (Sc1110001) (PWSID SC1110001) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the SC state drinking water program.
How many people does Gaffney Bpw (Sc1110001) serve?
Gaffney Bpw (Sc1110001) reports serving 24,290 people through 11,666 service connections in Cherokee County, South Carolina.
Where does Gaffney Bpw (Sc1110001) get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water. Surface water means the system draws its water from rivers, lakes, streams or reservoirs.
Does Gaffney Bpw (Sc1110001) have any drinking water violations?
Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 6 are health-based, and the most recent began in October 2014. 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 Gaffney Bpw (Sc1110001)'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, 6 are health-based, and the most recent began in October 2014. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the SC state drinking water program.
Where can I find Gaffney Bpw (Sc1110001)'s water quality report?
As a community water system, Gaffney Bpw (Sc1110001) 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 Cherokee County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grassy Pond Water Co Inc. (Sc1120002) | Cherokee | 9,895 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Daniel Morgan Water District (1120001) | Cherokee | 5,746 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Draytonville Water Dist (Sc1120003) | Cherokee | 5,456 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Goucher Wd (1120004) | Cherokee | 5,323 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Blacksburg Town of (Sc1110002) | Cherokee | 4,496 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Spacious Skies Peach Haven (Sc1170800) | Cherokee | 54 | Transient non-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, “Gaffney Bpw (Sc1110001), PWSID SC1110001, South Carolina”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/south-carolina/gaffney-bpw-sc1110001-sc1110001 (data as of October 1, 2026).