Public water system · SC3810012
ActiveOrangeburg County (Sc3810012)
At a glance
Orangeburg County (Sc3810012) (PWSID SC3810012) is an active community water system in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It reports serving 280 people through 147 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
280
Service connections
147
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Orangeburg County (Sc3810012) compare with other water systems in Orangeburg County?
By EPA's size categories, Orangeburg County (Sc3810012) is a very small system (500 people or fewer). 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 0.4% 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 Orangeburg County (Sc3810012) 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 Orangeburg County (Sc3810012)?
EPA lists Orangeburg County (Sc3810012) 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 Orangeburg County (Sc3810012) 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 Orangeburg County (Sc3810012). For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Orangeburg County (Sc3810012): frequently asked questions
Who runs Orangeburg County (Sc3810012)?
Orangeburg County (Sc3810012) (PWSID SC3810012) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the SC state drinking water program.
How many people does Orangeburg County (Sc3810012) serve?
Orangeburg County (Sc3810012) reports serving 280 people through 147 service connections in Orangeburg County, South Carolina.
Where does Orangeburg County (Sc3810012) 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 Orangeburg County (Sc3810012) have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is Orangeburg County (Sc3810012)'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 Orangeburg County (Sc3810012)'s water quality report?
As a community water system, Orangeburg County (Sc3810012) 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, “Orangeburg County (Sc3810012), PWSID SC3810012, South Carolina”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/south-carolina/orangeburg-county-sc3810012-sc3810012 (data as of October 1, 2026).