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City water profile

West Columbia water quality

Compare local ZIP estimates, evidence quality, associated public systems, and compliance history for West Columbia, South Carolina.

Median indexed hardness

12PPM

One indexed ZIP

Range 11.8–11.8 PPM

State comparison
7 PPM below
State hardness rank
#134 of 173
Matched utilities
10
Active health records
0

City summary

What the indexed records say

West Columbia has 1 published ZIP profile across Lexington County. The indexed median is 12 PPM, compared with 19 PPM across South Carolina.

Among the 173 South Carolinacities with an indexed median, West Columbia ranks #134from highest to lowest. Across all 236 state ZIP profiles, available estimates run from 4.2to 106 PPM.

Because only one ZIP is represented, the city median and range are the same local estimate. It should not be read as multiple independent samples across the community. At least one estimate is marked low confidence, so observation distance and date deserve extra attention.

Hardness distribution

How local ZIP estimates compare

Soft1 ZIP
Moderately hard0 ZIPs
Hard0 ZIPs
Very hard0 ZIPs

1 of 1 ZIP profiles have a hardness estimate. Bars count ZIP profiles, not households or laboratory samples.

Evidence quality

Distance, dates, and confidence

Median nearest distance
34.4 miles
Profiles with evidence
1/1

Confidence labels

High: 0Moderate: 0Low: 1

Observation window: Jan 19, 2016 to Dec 2, 2024.

ZIP directory

Water reports in West Columbia

Open a ZIP for site-level provenance and measurements.

ZIP code

29169

Soft

11.8 PPM

Nearest site
34.4 mi
Confidence
Low

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Public water systems

Utilities associated with this city

West Columbia City Of (sc3210004)

PWSID SC3210004

Surface water
System population served
34,028
Last reported
Jun 29, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Bgwc I-20 (sc3250012)

PWSID SC3250012

Surface water
System population served
7,146
Last reported
Jun 29, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Bgwc Glenn Village Ii (sc3250058)

PWSID SC3250058

Groundwater
System population served
1,116
Last reported
Jun 29, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Rolling Meadows Mhp (3260027)

PWSID SC3260027

Groundwater
System population served
1,056
Last reported
Jun 29, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Mcgregor Downs Mhp (sc3260059)

PWSID SC3260059

Groundwater
System population served
626
Last reported
Jun 29, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Bgwc Rollingwood (sc3250052)

PWSID SC3250052

Surface water
System population served
493
Last reported
Jun 29, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Bgwc Hidden Valley (sc3250073)

PWSID SC3250073

Groundwater
System population served
480
Last reported
Jun 29, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Bgwc Heatherwood-Blue Ridge (sc3250015)

PWSID SC3250015

Groundwater
System population served
455
Last reported
Jun 29, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Bgwc The Landings (3250063)

PWSID SC3250063

Surface water
System population served
430
Last reported
Jun 29, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Bgwc Lands End Condos (sc3270300)

PWSID SC3270300

Surface water
System population served
359
Last reported
Jun 29, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Compliance history

What EPA records show

No active health-based violation appears among the associated systems in the represented EPA reporting quarter. This does not mean every contaminant was tested at every tap.

RecordSystemPeriodStatus
Revised Total Coliform RuleSC3260059Feb 25, 2026Resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleSC3260059Feb 1, 2026Archived · health-based
Lead and Copper RuleSC3260027Oct 1, 2025Unaddressed
Consumer Confidence RuleSC3260027Oct 1, 2025Unaddressed
Lead and Copper RuleSC3260059Oct 1, 2025Unaddressed
Lead and Copper RuleSC3260022Oct 1, 2025Unaddressed
Lead and Copper RuleSC3260207Oct 1, 2025Unaddressed
E. COLISC3260207Nov 29, 2024Addressed
Consumer Confidence RuleSC3260027Oct 1, 2024Unaddressed
Consumer Confidence RuleSC3260059Oct 1, 2024Unaddressed

Practical next steps

Move from index to evidence

  1. 1. Open your ZIP. Check distance, dates, confidence, and the associated utility.
  2. 2. Read the current CCR. Confirm source water, detections, limits, ranges, and notices.
  3. 3. Test the tap when needed. Confirm health concerns or treatment sizing with the right method.

Questions people ask

About water in West Columbia

Is the water hard?

The indexed city median is 12 PPM. Open the ZIP report to verify the distance and confidence behind that estimate.

Is the tap water safe?

Compliance history is utility-wide and cannot guarantee conditions at every tap. Check current notices and test when address-specific evidence is needed.

Do I need treatment?

Choose treatment only after confirming the problem at the property. A softener targets hardness; contaminant treatment requires a matching, verified performance claim.