Public water system · SC2220010
ActiveGcwsd Waccamaw Neck (Sc2220010)
Community water system in Georgetown County, South Carolina, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
41,300
Service connections
18,879
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2017-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Haloacetic acids (HAA5)code 2456 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2007-07-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR) · code 38 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0300 | No | Archived |
| 2002-08-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) · code 36 | Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0200 | No | Archived |
| 2002-04-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) · code 24 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2002-03-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) · code 25 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 1992-05-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR) · code 23 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1992-03-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Archived |
| 1992-02-01 | 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 |
| 1985-07-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Gross alpha (excluding radon and uranium)code 4000 | No | Archived |
All 11 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.
Gcwsd Waccamaw Neck (Sc2220010): frequently asked questions
Is Gcwsd Waccamaw Neck (Sc2220010)'s water safe to drink?
Gcwsd Waccamaw Neck (Sc2220010) is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the SC state drinking water program. EPA's SDWA data records violations for this system — the most recent are listed on this page, including health-based violations; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Gcwsd Waccamaw Neck (Sc2220010)?
Gcwsd Waccamaw Neck (Sc2220010) (PWSID SC2220010) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the SC state drinking water program.
How many people does Gcwsd Waccamaw Neck (Sc2220010) serve?
Gcwsd Waccamaw Neck (Sc2220010) reports serving 41,300 people through 18,879 service connections in Georgetown County, South Carolina.
Where does Gcwsd Waccamaw Neck (Sc2220010) get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Georgetown County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown City of (Sc2210001) | Georgetown | 9,092 | Community | Surface water |
| Georgetown Rural Comm Wa (2220001) | Georgetown | 4,941 | Community | Groundwater |
| Gcwsd Kilsock Water Sys (Sc2220002) | Georgetown | 4,417 | Community | Groundwater |
| Andrews Town of (Sc2210003) | Georgetown | 3,450 | Community | Groundwater |
| Gcwsd Carvers Bay (Sc2220013) | Georgetown | 3,133 | Community | Groundwater |
| Browns Ferry Water Co (Sc2220003) | Georgetown | 2,550 | Community | Groundwater |
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