Public water system · SC0920003
ActiveLower Calhoun (Sc0920003)
At a glance
Lower Calhoun (Sc0920003) (PWSID SC0920003) is an active community water system in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It reports serving 504 people through 277 service connections. Its primary water source is purchased surface water, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
504
Service connections
277
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Lower Calhoun (Sc0920003) compare with other water systems in Orangeburg County?
By EPA's size categories, Lower Calhoun (Sc0920003) is a small system (501 to 3,300 people). Orangeburg County has 35 active public water systems. Its population served is well below the county average of 1,900 people per system, and accounts for 0.8% of the 66,482 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 Lower Calhoun (Sc0920003) 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 Lower Calhoun (Sc0920003)?
EPA lists Lower Calhoun (Sc0920003) 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. 14 of the 35 active systems in Orangeburg County (40%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Lower Calhoun (Sc0920003) 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 Lower Calhoun (Sc0920003). For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Lower Calhoun (Sc0920003): frequently asked questions
Who runs Lower Calhoun (Sc0920003)?
Lower Calhoun (Sc0920003) (PWSID SC0920003) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the SC state drinking water program.
How many people does Lower Calhoun (Sc0920003) serve?
Lower Calhoun (Sc0920003) reports serving 504 people through 277 service connections in Orangeburg County, South Carolina.
Where does Lower Calhoun (Sc0920003) 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 Lower Calhoun (Sc0920003) have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is Lower Calhoun (Sc0920003)'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 Lower Calhoun (Sc0920003)'s water quality report?
As a community water system, Lower Calhoun (Sc0920003) 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 Orangeburg County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orangeburg Dpu (Sc3810001) | Orangeburg | 47,463 | Community | Surface water |
| Silver Springs W/D (Sc3820002) | Orangeburg | 2,660 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Santee Town of (Sc3810011) | Orangeburg | 2,388 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Bull Swamp Rural Wtr Co (Sc3820001) | Orangeburg | 2,350 | Community | Groundwater |
| Holly Hill Town of (Sc3810002) | Orangeburg | 1,710 | Community | Groundwater |
| Elloree Water System (Sc3810003) | Orangeburg | 1,498 | 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, “Lower Calhoun (Sc0920003), PWSID SC0920003, South Carolina”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/south-carolina/lower-calhoun-sc0920003-sc0920003 (data as of October 1, 2026).