Tap water quality in Sumter, South Carolina? Is it safe to drink?

The water quality in Sumter, South Carolina is an important aspect of public health and daily living. While the water supply in this region meets the necessary federal and state standards, there are still areas of concern that residents should be aware of to ensure the highest quality of water for their households. The city of Sumter draws its water primarily from Lake Marion, which serves as the main reservoir supplying the city.

Key Points About Sumter's Water Quality:

Source: Sumter’s water is sourced from Lake Marion, a critical reservoir supplying much of the surrounding region. The water is then treated and distributed by the Sumter City Water Works to meet the consumption needs of residents and businesses.
Testing and Standards: The Sumter City Water Works ensures regular testing of the water supply, adhering to the strict regulations set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC). These tests are designed to detect any contamination and to ensure compliance with quality standards.
Water Hardness: The water in Sumter is considered moderately hard, containing natural minerals like calcium and magnesium. While these minerals are not harmful, they can contribute to the buildup of limescale in plumbing and appliances over time, which may affect the efficiency and longevity of these systems.
Common Concerns: Some concerns that are noted by residents include occasional sedimentation and clarity issues, which may affect taste and odor. While these are typically not dangerous, they are certainly undesirable attributes of the local water supply that can be mitigated by using home water filtration systems.

Overall, while the water in Sumter is safe for consumption, the use of water purifiers and water softeners can help improve the taste, remove sediment, and reduce water hardness. These measures offer an additional layer of protection, ensuring a higher quality of water for residents' needs.

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Types of filters	GAC & Carbon	Micro filter	Ultra filter	Nano filter	Reverse Osmosis filter
Particle size filtered	> 10 Microns	10 to 0.1 Microns	0.1 to 0.01 Microns	0.01 to 0.001 Microns	< 0.0001 Microns

Common Suspended Compounds
Sediments
Pollen
Giardia Cysts
Bacteria, Algae
Yeast Cells
Asbestos fibers
Blue Indigo Dye
Cryptosporidium
MicroPlastics	Some
PFAs -polyfluoroalkyl substances	Some
Arsenic, Lead, Cadmium, Mercury
Haloacetic acids (HAA5/HAA9)
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Viruses			Some
Colloidal Silica			Some

Common Dissolved solids
1,1-Dichloroethane
Tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene)
Trichloroethylene
Pesticides and Herbicides	Some	Some
Synthetic Dyes
Bromide	Some	Some	Some	Some
Bromochloromethane	Some	Some	Some	Some
Hardness				Some
Aqueous Salts				Some
Endocrine disruptors				Some
Nitrate & nitrite				Some
1,4-Dioxane				Some
Aluminum				Some
Barium				Some
Chromium (total)				Some
Fluoride				Some
Manganese				Some
Molybdenum				Some
Selenium				Some
Strontium				Some
Trichlorofluoromethane				Some
Uranium, combined (pCi/L)				Some

What do we do? How do we help?

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Know the incoming and filtered water quality in real time.
Know the volume of water filtered by day, week, month and total.
Know in advance when to change filter cartridges. Too often we tend to realize that they need changing after the water purifier has stopped working or worse, when the water smells bad.
Change filters only when needed. Sometimes filters perform longer than their standard life due to better incoming water or lower usage. Reduce waste and save money.
Quality data collected is aggregated to show real time water quality data to all the community.

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Learn About Water Quality

* A definition specific to a few codes is that “Safe drinking water” means water that meets all primary and secondary drinking water standards. Drinking water standards are set based on potential health impacts and also take into account the cost to meet the drinking water standard. Also, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines drinking water as safe when humans can drink it with low risk of immediate or long-term harm to your health. Although there may be health risks associated with certain contaminants found in drinking water not all contaminants are necessarily harmful.

** Based on the data collected from the TDSBots installed in Los Angeles, California

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