Public water system · SC1850017
ActiveHeron'S Walk Phase 1 (Sc1850017)
At a glance
Heron'S Walk Phase 1 (Sc1850017) (PWSID SC1850017) is an active community water system in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It reports serving 231 people through 86 service connections. Its primary water source is purchased surface water, and EPA lists it as privately owned. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
231
Service connections
86
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Heron'S Walk Phase 1 (Sc1850017) compare with other water systems in Dorchester County?
By EPA's size categories, Heron'S Walk Phase 1 (Sc1850017) 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 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 Heron'S Walk Phase 1 (Sc1850017) 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 Heron'S Walk Phase 1 (Sc1850017)?
EPA lists Heron'S Walk Phase 1 (Sc1850017) as privately owned. 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. 37 of the 55 active systems in Dorchester County (67%) are also privately owned.
Does Heron'S Walk Phase 1 (Sc1850017) 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 Heron'S Walk Phase 1 (Sc1850017). For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Heron'S Walk Phase 1 (Sc1850017): frequently asked questions
Who runs Heron'S Walk Phase 1 (Sc1850017)?
Heron'S Walk Phase 1 (Sc1850017) (PWSID SC1850017) is a community water system privately owned. It is regulated by the SC state drinking water program.
How many people does Heron'S Walk Phase 1 (Sc1850017) serve?
Heron'S Walk Phase 1 (Sc1850017) reports serving 231 people through 86 service connections in Dorchester County, South Carolina.
Where does Heron'S Walk Phase 1 (Sc1850017) 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 Heron'S Walk Phase 1 (Sc1850017) have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is Heron'S Walk Phase 1 (Sc1850017)'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 Heron'S Walk Phase 1 (Sc1850017)'s water quality report?
As a community water system, Heron'S Walk Phase 1 (Sc1850017) 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, “Heron'S Walk Phase 1 (Sc1850017), PWSID SC1850017, South Carolina”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/south-carolina/heron-s-walk-phase-1-sc1850017-sc1850017 (data as of October 1, 2026).