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Newberry County, SC Water Quality

Water quality data for 4 public water systems serving Newberry County, South Carolina — based on EPA SDWIS enforcement records, lead testing results, and health-based violation history.

📅 2026 Report 🔄 Data updated 2026 Q2 📍 4 water systems · 7 cities
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Caution Advised — Some Systems Need Attention

Some systems have elevated lead levels or active violations. Check your specific city below.

C

Newberry County Earns a C

Newberry County: 7 communities across 4 water systems. 100.0% have no open violations.

  • Median lead where detected: none detected
  • 0 communities with a lead detection, 7 reporting none detected
  • 5 communities with PFAS above the federal limit
  • 0 with significant inspection deficiencies
  • 100.0% of communities have no open violations
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Median Lead Level
County-wide, 90th percentile
4
Water Systems
Active CWS & NTNCWS
100%
Violation-Free
No active violations on record
How we grade counties: MyWaterIQ uses EPA SDWIS enforcement data — actual MCL violations and lead test results — not the aspirational MCLG targets used by some sites. A grade reflects real compliance history, not theoretical risk. Learn more →

Cities by Water Quality

⭐ Best Performing
  • Whitmire
    Not detected
    1 health-based violation since 2015
    B
  • Prosperity
    Not detected
    2 health-based violations since 2015
    B
  • Newberry
    Not detected
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
    C
  • Helena
    Not detected
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
    C
  • Little Mountain
    Not detected
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
    C
⚠ Needs Attention
  • Newberry
    Not detected
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
    C
  • Helena
    Not detected
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
    C
  • Little Mountain
    Not detected
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
    C
  • Silverstreet
    Not detected
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
    C
  • Pomaria
    Not detected
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
    C

All Cities in Newberry County

Newberry Not detected C
Whitmire Not detected B
Helena Not detected C
Prosperity Not detected B
Little Mountain Not detected C
Silverstreet Not detected C
Pomaria Not detected C
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About Newberry County Drinking Water

Newberry County is served by 4 water systems covering 7 communities. No community here has an open violation on record.

Lead was not detected in any community in Newberry County that reported a result.

5 of 7 communities have PFAS above the limits EPA set in 2024, measured as a running annual average at each sampling point. State inspectors recorded no significant deficiencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Newberry County tap water safe to drink?▼
No community in Newberry County has an open violation on record. 5 of 7 have PFAS above the federal limit, which is the main open concern.
What is the lead level in Newberry County?▼
No community reported a lead detection.
How many water systems serve Newberry County?▼
4 community water systems serve 7 communities here.
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