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SALUDA CO W&S AUTHORITY (4120001)

PWS ID: SC4120001 · RIDGE SPRING, South Carolina 29129

SALUDA CO W&S AUTHORITY (4120001) serves 4,535 people in RIDGE SPRING, South Carolina using Surface Water water sources. It has 172 recorded EPA violations, including 168 health-based violations. PFAS "forever chemicals" were detected in UCMR5 testing (6 compounds found).

Water Quality Snapshot: SALUDA CO W&S AUTHORITY (4120001)

SALUDA CO W&S AUTHORITY (4120001) is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 4,535 residents in RIDGE SPRING, South Carolina (Saluda County) through 1,804 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 172 total violations for this system , of which 168 (98%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 4 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2023.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is TTHM, recorded in 104 violations (MCL, health-based). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 6 PFAS compounds were detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 0.0097 ppt. 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. SALUDA CO W&S AUTHORITY (4120001)'s 172 violations sit above the South Carolina average. Statewide, 107 of 164 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (65.2%). 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

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

Population Served
4,535
Total Violations
172
Health-Based Violations
168
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
1,804
County
Saluda
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
104
Monitoring Violations
4
Treatment Tech Violations
64

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
TTHM MCL 104 2019
Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 56 2016
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 8 2021
Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 4 2023

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 21 of 120 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFEESA 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 9/18/2023 0.0080 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Detected
PFBA 9/18/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 9/18/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 9/18/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 9/18/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 9/18/2023 0.0053 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
NFDHA 9/18/2023 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 9/18/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 9/18/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/18/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 9/18/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 9/18/2023 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 9/18/2023 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 9/18/2023 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 9/18/2023 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 9/18/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 9/18/2023 0.0097 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Detected
PFOA 9/18/2023 0.0052 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Detected
PFDA 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 9/18/2023 0.0050 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
PFUnA 9/18/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 9/18/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 6/20/2023 0.0030 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 6/20/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 6/20/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 6/20/2023 0.0043 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
PFDoA 6/20/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 6/20/2023 0.0047 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Detected
PFNA 6/20/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 6/20/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 6/20/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 6/20/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 6/20/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 6/20/2023 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 6/20/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 6/20/2023 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 6/20/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 6/20/2023 0.0042 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
PFMBA 6/20/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 6/20/2023 0.0078 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Detected
PFEESA 6/20/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 6/20/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 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 SALUDA CO W&S AUTHORITY (4120001).

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 SC4120001 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
2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 4 SDWIS / SC4120001 / 8000
2021 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 8 SDWIS / SC4120001 / 0300
2019 TTHM MCL 104 SDWIS / SC4120001 / 2950
2016 Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 56 SDWIS / SC4120001 / 0200

How SALUDA CO W&S AUTHORITY (4120001) Compares

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

Metric SALUDA CO W&S AUTHORITY (4120001) South Carolina avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 172 27.6 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 168 7 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 6 compounds 65.2% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 4,535 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
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SALUDA CO W&S AUTHORITY (4120001) water safe to drink? ▼
SALUDA CO W&S AUTHORITY (4120001) (PWS ID: SC4120001) has 172 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 6 PFAS compounds found. This system serves 4,535 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does SALUDA CO W&S AUTHORITY (4120001) serve? ▼
SALUDA CO W&S AUTHORITY (4120001) serves 4,535 people in RIDGE SPRING, South Carolina. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 1,804 service connections.
What type of violations does SALUDA CO W&S AUTHORITY (4120001) have? ▼
SALUDA CO W&S AUTHORITY (4120001) has 172 total violations: 168 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 4 monitoring/reporting violations, and 64 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in SALUDA CO W&S AUTHORITY (4120001) water? ▼
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 6 PFAS compounds in SALUDA CO W&S AUTHORITY (4120001)'s water supply: HFPO-DA, PFPeA, PFOS, PFOA, PFHxA, and others. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does SALUDA CO W&S AUTHORITY (4120001) use? ▼
SALUDA CO W&S AUTHORITY (4120001) 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.

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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.

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