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Belton City of (Sc0410004)

Belton, South Carolina 29627-0828 - drinking water served from surface water sources to 6,762 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

6,762
People served
61
EPA violations
21
Health-based
4 PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 61 drinking-water violations at Belton City of (Sc0410004), 34% of them health-based - above the South Carolina per-system average, and UCMR5 testing detected 4 PFAS compounds.

61
Total EPA violations on record
34%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
6,762
People served by this system
4
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Belton City of (Sc0410004)

Belton City of (Sc0410004) is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 6,762 residents in Belton, South Carolina (Anderson County) through 2,904 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 61 total violations for this system , of which 21 (34%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 39 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2025.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Coliform (TCR), recorded in 13 violations (MCL, health-based). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 4 PFAS compounds were detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 82.9 ppt (parts per trillion). PFAS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to health effects at very low exposure levels.

Across South Carolina, EPA tracks 1,390 public water systems serving 4,709,324 people, with 38,355 cumulative violations and 9,705 health-based violations on record. About 65% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 27.6 violations. Statewide, 107 of 164 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (65.2%).

Belton City of (Sc0410004)'s 61 violations sit above the South Carolina average.

All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

PFAS Detected

4 PFAS "forever chemicals" detected in testing under EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program.

Population Served
6,762
Total Violations
61
Health-Based Violations
21
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
2,904
County
Anderson
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
20
Monitoring Violations
39
Treatment Tech Violations
1

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Coliform (TCR) MCL 13 2006
Chlorine MR 8 2025
Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 8 2025
Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 8 2025
Coliform (TCR) MR 7 2009
Lead and Copper Rule MR 7 2014
TTHM MCL 7 2020
Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule MR 1 2010
Lead and Copper Rule TT 1 2002

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 9 of 87 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFTrDA 8/19/2025 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 8/19/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 8/19/2025 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 8/19/2025 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 5/14/2025 34.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Detected
PFBS 5/14/2025 4.30 ppt 3.00 ppt Detected
PFHpA 5/14/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 5/14/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 5/14/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 5/14/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 5/14/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 5/14/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 5/14/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 5/14/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 5/14/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 5/14/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 5/14/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 5/14/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 5/14/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 5/14/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 5/14/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 5/14/2025 3.10 ppt 3.00 ppt Detected
PFMPA 5/14/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 5/14/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 5/14/2025 5.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Detected
PFDoA 5/14/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 5/14/2025 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 5/14/2025 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 5/14/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 5/14/2025 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 5/14/2025 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 5/14/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 5/14/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 3/4/2025 6.60 ppt 5.00 ppt Detected
ADONA 3/4/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 3/4/2025 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 3/4/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 3/4/2025 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 3/4/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 3/4/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 3/4/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 3/4/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 3/4/2025 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 3/4/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 3/4/2025 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 3/4/2025 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 3/4/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 3/4/2025 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 3/4/2025 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 3/4/2025 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records, or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status, go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for Belton City of (Sc0410004).

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS, Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID SC0410004 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

South Carolina Drinking Water Authority

South Carolina's primacy agency administers the Safe Drinking Water Act locally. Search EPA SDWIS for the current state contact, or use the state's public health or environment department portal.

Find SC regulator via EPA SDWIS

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2025 Chlorine MR 8 SDWIS / SC0410004 / 0999
2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 8 SDWIS / SC0410004 / 0200
2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 8 SDWIS / SC0410004 / 8000
2020 TTHM MCL 7 SDWIS / SC0410004 / 2950
2014 Lead and Copper Rule MR 7 SDWIS / SC0410004 / 5000
2010 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule MR 1 SDWIS / SC0410004 / 0600
2009 Coliform (TCR) MR 7 SDWIS / SC0410004 / 3100
2006 Coliform (TCR) MCL 13 SDWIS / SC0410004 / 3100
2002 Lead and Copper Rule TT 1 SDWIS / SC0410004 / 5000

How Belton City of (Sc0410004) Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric Belton City of (Sc0410004) South Carolina avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 61 27.6 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 21 7 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 4 compounds 65.2% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 6,762 3,388 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 1,390 regulated public water systems in South Carolina.

Federal MCL reference, Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026)
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belton City of (Sc0410004) water safe to drink?
Belton City of (Sc0410004) (PWS ID: SC0410004) has 61 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 4 PFAS compounds found. This system serves 6,762 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does Belton City of (Sc0410004) serve?
Belton City of (Sc0410004) serves 6,762 people in Belton, South Carolina. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 2,904 service connections.
What type of violations does Belton City of (Sc0410004) have?
Belton City of (Sc0410004) has 61 total violations: 21 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 39 monitoring/reporting violations, and 1 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Belton City of (Sc0410004) water?
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 4 PFAS compounds in Belton City of (Sc0410004)'s water supply: HFPO-DA, PFBS, PFPeA, PFHxA. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does Belton City of (Sc0410004) use?
Belton City of (Sc0410004) uses Surface Water as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from?
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.
Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 PFAS monitoring data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial

Every figure on PlainWater is rendered directly from EPA SDWIS drinking-water data, no number is typed in by an editor. This system's figures are rendered directly from EPA SDWIS data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.