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Oak Grove, SC Tap Water Quality 2026

Water quality report for Oak Grove, SC — PFAS, lead and copper results, violation history and state inspection findings from EPA SDWIS.

A look at Oak Grove's drinking water using EPA enforcement records: violations, lead and copper results, PFAS sampling and state inspection findings.

Main Utility: West Columbia City Of (sc3210004) PWSID: SC3210004 Updated: 2026 Q2
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PFAS above the federal limit at 2 of 2 sampling points

Lead is 3.00 ppb, 20% of the action level and no violations are open. However, PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 2 of 2 sampling points, running as high as 1.84 times the limit.

C

Oak Grove earns a C for water quality

Graded on violations, lead, and PFAS, with state inspection findings.

Lead: 3.00 ppb — 20% of the federal action level
PFAS above the federal limit at 2 of 2 sampling points
1 violations since 2015, 1 health-based
No violations currently open
Oak Grove's lead level vs. all South Carolina community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 3.00 ppb — 20% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 34% of South Carolina utilities
Population Served
4639
~15789 connections
Water Source
Surface water
Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Active Violations
0
1 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
20% of EPA action level
3.00 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 3.00 ppb, 20% of the 15 ppb federal action level. The action level is a treatment trigger, not a legal maximum, and it is measured across sampled taps rather than at any single home.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.061 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 2016 Resolved
Understanding violation types MCL violations mean a contaminant exceeded the federal maximum limit — the most serious type.
TT (Treatment Technique) violations mean required treatment procedures weren't followed, but don't necessarily mean contamination occurred.

Violation History

1 violations are on record since 2015, of which 1 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility West Columbia City Of (Sc3210004)
PWSID SC3210004
Water source Surface water — Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Population served 4,639
Service connections 15,789
Systems serving this area 7
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oak Grove tap water safe to drink? ▼
It meets most federal standards, but PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 2 of 2 sampling points. No violations are currently open. Lead is 3.00 ppb, 20% of the action level.
Does Oak Grove water have PFAS? ▼
Yes. PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 2 of 2 sampling points, running as high as 1.84 times the limit. Limits are enforced on a running annual average at each sampling point, not on a single sample.
Who supplies water to Oak Grove? ▼
West Columbia City Of (Sc3210004) (PWSID SC3210004), one of 7 systems serving this area. Surface water. Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2025-06-07. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Oak Grove Residents Do?

1
Consider a reverse-osmosis filter
Reverse osmosis removes more than 95% of PFAS. Standard carbon pitchers do not.
2
Check for a lead service line
Lead reaches tap water mainly through service lines and household plumbing. Suppliers now publish an inventory identifying lead lines.
3
Flush before drinking
If water has sat in pipes more than six hours, run the cold tap for two minutes before drinking or cooking.

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