Public Water System

• If you receive a water bill, then your drinking water most likely is from a public water system.
• Public water systems perform routine tests regulated by Federal and State standards.
• Public water systems (that serve the same people year round) are required by law to provide their customers with a water quality report, also known as a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR).

What is a Water Quality Report or CCR?

• The CCR is a summary report regarding water sources used (rivers, lakes, aquifers), any detected contaminants, compliance, and educational materials.

How To Find My Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)

• Each year you should receive your CCR, also known as water quality report, by mail from your water utility.
• The CCR is due to customers by July 1st every year.
• Some utilities will post their CCRs online.
• Below are links to most major water providers in South Carolina.
  • Beaufort - Jasper Water & Sewer Authority
  • Charleston Water System
  • City of Aiken
  • City of Columbia Water Works
  • City of Myrtle Beach
  • Easley Combined Utilities
  • Grand Strand Water & Sewer Authority
  • Greenville Water System
  • Greer Commission of Public Works
  • Laurens Commission of Public Works
  • Mount Pleasant Waterworks
  • Spartanburg Water System
• If your water utility is not listed above, you can check their Web site or contact them directly for more information about your drinking water.

Additional Information & Links

• Testing your well water and a listing of fees

Contact

• Greg Withycombe, Water Monitoring, Assessment and Protection for Private Wells, (803) 898-3232
• Wendi Smith, Program Manager, Drinking Water Compliance Monitoring Section, (803) 898-2382