Utility-reported hardness
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Local water dashboard
Official source aggregationWater quality in Aiken, SC 29801
Regional hardness evidence, possible serving systems, EPA compliance history, and the measurements that are—and are not—available for Aiken County.
7 active health-based record(s) across possible systems
- Largest possible serving system
- Aiken City Of (sc0210001)
- Source water
- Surface water + Groundwater
- County
- Aiken County
- Profile updated
Your tap water
What does the utility report?
Match the utility name to your water bill. These results describe the utility’s water, not a test at your home. A ZIP can include several water systems.
Utility hardness unavailable in this index
Nearby river or groundwater samples cannot tell us the hardness coming out of your tap. Ask your water provider for total hardness as CaCO₃, or test it at home.
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What the current records say
EPA quarter 2026Q2
All possible systems
Review needed
7 active health-based records
Measurements by utility
Each result belongs to a specific system.
Utility match
7 systems
Serves 51,533 people system-wide
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Your utility’s measurements and compliance records
These are possible serving systems. A record for one system does not apply to every home in this ZIP. Confirm your provider before interpreting a measurement or notice. Federal records can lag current utility notices.
EPA snapshot: 2026Q2. Historical window begins Jan 1, 2021.
Aiken City Of (sc0210001)
SC0210001 · Surface water · 51,533 people served system-wide
The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.
7 reported active health-based record(s) for this system
Find this utility’s official report →Measurements (1)
An action level is a regulatory trigger, not a pass/fail health boundary. A reported zero is the value in the source record and does not establish that lead is absent at your tap.
Lead (90th percentile)
EPA SDWIS Lead and Copper Rule samples
- Reported level
- 8.2e-4 mg/L
- Action level
- 0.015 mg/L
5% of the listed benchmark
Monitoring period: Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2023
Violation history (7)
| Rule | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-based | Addressed | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-based | Addressed | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-based | Addressed | May 1, 2021 |
| Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-based | Addressed | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-based | Addressed | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-based | Addressed | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-based | Addressed | Jan 1, 2021 |
Montmorenci W/d (sc0220008)
SC0220008 · Groundwater · 3,837 people served system-wide
The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.
No active health-based record in this imported snapshot
Find this utility’s official report →Measurements (2)
An action level is a regulatory trigger, not a pass/fail health boundary. A reported zero is the value in the source record and does not establish that lead is absent at your tap.
Lead (90th percentile)
EPA SDWIS Lead and Copper Rule samples
- Reported level
- 7.6e-4 mg/L
- Action level
- 0.015 mg/L
5% of the listed benchmark
Monitoring period: Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2024
Copper (90th percentile)
EPA SDWIS Lead and Copper Rule samples
- Reported level
- 3.13 mg/L
- Action level
- 1.3 mg/L
241% of the listed benchmark
Monitoring period: Jan 2, 1994 to Jul 1, 1994
Violation history (0)
No record returned in this imported window. This is not a guarantee of tap-water safety.
College Acres Public W/d (sc0220002)
SC0220002 · Groundwater · 1,360 people served system-wide
The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.
No active health-based record in this imported snapshot
Find this utility’s official report →Measurements (2)
An action level is a regulatory trigger, not a pass/fail health boundary. A reported zero is the value in the source record and does not establish that lead is absent at your tap.
Lead (90th percentile)
EPA SDWIS Lead and Copper Rule samples
- Reported level
- 0.0058 mg/L
- Action level
- 0.015 mg/L
39% of the listed benchmark
Monitoring period: Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2024
Copper (90th percentile)
EPA SDWIS Lead and Copper Rule samples
- Reported level
- 1.4 mg/L
- Action level
- 1.3 mg/L
108% of the listed benchmark
Monitoring period: Jan 1, 2010 to Dec 31, 2012
Violation history (0)
No record returned in this imported window. This is not a guarantee of tap-water safety.
Oakhill S/d (sc0250004)
SC0250004 · Groundwater · 243 people served system-wide
The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.
No active health-based record in this imported snapshot
Find this utility’s official report →Measurements (2)
An action level is a regulatory trigger, not a pass/fail health boundary. A reported zero is the value in the source record and does not establish that lead is absent at your tap.
Lead (90th percentile)
EPA SDWIS Lead and Copper Rule samples
- Reported level
- 0.004 mg/L
- Action level
- 0.015 mg/L
27% of the listed benchmark
Monitoring period: Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2024
Copper (90th percentile)
EPA SDWIS Lead and Copper Rule samples
- Reported level
- 1.4425 mg/L
- Action level
- 1.3 mg/L
111% of the listed benchmark
Monitoring period: Jan 1, 2003 to Dec 31, 2005
Violation history (3)
| Rule | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-based | Resolved | Oct 17, 2024 to Oct 17, 2024 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Resolved | Oct 17, 2024 to Oct 17, 2024 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Resolved | Oct 1, 2023 to Oct 31, 2023 |
Aiken-Vale Svc C City Of (sc0250009)
SC0250009 · Groundwater · 145 people served system-wide
The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.
No active health-based record in this imported snapshot
Find this utility’s official report →Measurements (1)
An action level is a regulatory trigger, not a pass/fail health boundary. A reported zero is the value in the source record and does not establish that lead is absent at your tap.
Lead (90th percentile)
EPA SDWIS Lead and Copper Rule samples
- Reported level
- 0.0011 mg/L
- Action level
- 0.015 mg/L
7% of the listed benchmark
Monitoring period: Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2024
Violation history (0)
No record returned in this imported window. This is not a guarantee of tap-water safety.
Cameron Mhp (sc0260038)
SC0260038 · Groundwater · 83 people served system-wide
The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.
No active health-based record in this imported snapshot
Find this utility’s official report →Measurements (1)
An action level is a regulatory trigger, not a pass/fail health boundary. A reported zero is the value in the source record and does not establish that lead is absent at your tap.
Lead (90th percentile)
EPA SDWIS Lead and Copper Rule samples
- Reported level
- 0.007 mg/L
- Action level
- 0.015 mg/L
47% of the listed benchmark
Monitoring period: Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2023
Violation history (5)
| Rule | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Unaddressed | Oct 1, 2025 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-based | Resolved | Oct 17, 2024 to Feb 2, 2025 |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Resolved | Oct 17, 2024 to Feb 2, 2025 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Resolved | Dec 30, 2023 to Feb 2, 2025 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Resolved | Oct 1, 2023 to Oct 1, 2024 |
Claxton Hillview Manor (sc0260016)
SC0260016 · Groundwater · 47 people served system-wide
The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.
No active health-based record in this imported snapshot
Find this utility’s official report →Measurements (2)
An action level is a regulatory trigger, not a pass/fail health boundary. A reported zero is the value in the source record and does not establish that lead is absent at your tap.
Lead (90th percentile)
EPA SDWIS Lead and Copper Rule samples
- Reported level
- 0 mg/L
- Action level
- 0.015 mg/L
0% of the listed benchmark
Monitoring period: Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Copper (90th percentile)
EPA SDWIS Lead and Copper Rule samples
- Reported level
- 2.265 mg/L
- Action level
- 1.3 mg/L
174% of the listed benchmark
Monitoring period: Jan 1, 1994 to Jun 30, 1994
Violation history (0)
No record returned in this imported window. This is not a guarantee of tap-water safety.
Hardness meter
What does nearby environmental evidence show?
15
PPM as CaCO₃
Soft
PPM
15
GPG
0.9
Regional environmental evidence
USGS hardness classification scale
15 PPM
Soft
0–60Moderate
61–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
0–60Moderate
61–120Hard
121–180Very hard
181+
Parts per million
15
mg/L as CaCO₃ equivalent
Grains per gallon
0.9
1 GPG ≈ 17.1 PPM
How to use regional evidence
These samples describe nearby environmental water. They cannot establish whether your tap water is soft or hard. Use a utility result or a tap test for appliance settings and treatment sizing.
USGS sites used
1
Nearest site
21.8 mi
Observation range
Dec 2, 2024–Dec 2, 2024
Regional evidence confidence
Low
Median of the latest source-type-aligned hardness observation at each monitoring site within 25 miles. Nearest monitoring location: SAVANNAH RIVER BELOW SPIRIT CREEK, NEAR AUGUSTA,GA (Stream).USGS source documentation ↗Evidence tier: Regional environmental evidence. This value is not used as proof of the serving utility's treated-water hardness.
Regional context
Is 29801 typical?
These comparisons use other indexed ZIP estimates, not utility tap samples. They help show local context without replacing a household test.
Aiken median
15 PPM
About the same2 indexed ZIP readings · Range 15–15 PPM
South Carolina median
27 PPM
12 PPM lower134 indexed ZIP readings · Range 3–1400 PPM
Evidence-first next steps
Confirm the problem before choosing treatment
This profile can help you ask the right question. It cannot select equipment for a property without a current result from the serving utility or the tap.
Confirm the serving system
ZIP boundaries and utility service areas do not perfectly match. Verify the system on a water bill before relying on system-wide records.
Read the current utility report
An active health-based record is present. Follow the utility's current notice and public-health instructions.
Find an official utility report →Test for the decision you face
Use a tap hardness test before sizing a softener. For health concerns, use a certified laboratory and the correct sampling protocol.
Convert your hardness test result →Nearby indexed reports
More local profiles in Aiken
Estimates can differ across a city because monitoring locations and associated systems differ.
Frequently asked
Water questions for Aiken
Is tap water safe in Aiken?+
EPA ECHO reports 7 active health-based violations among the associated community water systems. Review the affected utility's current notice and Consumer Confidence Report.
How hard is the water?+
Utility-reported hardness is unavailable in this index. Regional samples do not establish tap-water hardness. Ask your provider or test your tap.
Do I need a water softener?+
Confirm hardness at your tap and consider actual scale or spotting before choosing treatment. Regional environmental values cannot determine whether you need a softener. A softener addresses hardness, not every contaminant.