2024 Water Quality Report Wallace Water Company System #3420002 We're pleased to provide you with this year's Water Quality Report. We want to keep you informed about the water and services we have delivered to you over the past year. Our goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. The source of our water is groundwater produced from four wells in the Middendorf Aquifer and purchased water from the Town of Bennettsville. Our Source Water Assessment Plan is available upon request. Please contact Jeremy Steen at 843-537- 6160. We want you, our neighbors and valued customers, to be informed about your water utility. Feel free to attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 1:00 PM at the Wallace Water Co. office. This report shows our water quality and what it means. Wallace Water Co. routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. As water travels over the land or underground, it can pick up substances or contaminants such as microbes and chemicals. All drinking water, including bottled drinking water, may be reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts of some constituents. It's important to remember that the presence of these constituents does not necessarily pose a health risk. The table below shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2024. In this table you will find the following terms and abbreviations: ppm: parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/L) ppb: parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (rg/L) NA: not applicable ND: Not detected NR: Monitoring not required but recommended. MCLG: Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. MCL: Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. TT: Treatment Technique: A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. AL: Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. Variances and Exemptions: State or EPA permission not to meet an MCL or a treatment technique under certain conditions. MRDLG: Maximum residual disinfection level goal. The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. MRDL: Maximum residual disinfectant level. The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. MNR: Monitored Not Regulated MPL: State Assigned Maximum Permissible Level TEST RESULTS Wallace Water Company (SC3-420002) Lead & Copper Violation YIN 90th percentile Unit Measurement AL/ALG Sites over action level Lead (2023) N Range 0.22-12 ppb 15/0 0.049 Copper (2023) Range N ppm 13/13 ° 0.006- Likely Source of Contamination Corrosion of household plumbing systems erosion of natural deposits Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching of natural from wood preservatives Likely Source of Contamination Disinfection and disinfection by products Violation Y/N Level Unit Detected Measurement MCLG MCL 1 Range MRDL MRDLG Water additive used to Chlorine (2024) N ppm 0.28-1.1 -4 -4 Haloacetic acids N Range ppb 60 N/A (HAAs) (2024) control microbes By-product of drinking water disinfectant 0-8 TTHM 5 Total trihalomethanes N Range ppb By-product of drinking 80 N/A water disinfectant Inorganic Contaminant Violation Y/N Level Unit Detected Measurement 5.0 MCLG MCL Nitrate (measured as N Nitrogen) (2024 Range ppm 10 10 0.6-5.3 Likely Source of Contamination Runoff from fertilizer use: leaching from septic tanks, sewage erosion of natural deposits Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 10 ppm is a health risk for infants of less than six months of age. High nitrate levels in drinking water can cause blue baby syndrome. Nitrate levels may rise quickly for sheet periods of time because of rainfall or agricultural activity. If you are caring for an infant, you should ask advice from your health care provider. Beryllium (2023) N Range ppb 4 4 0.23 Cadmium (2023) N Range 0-023 ppb 5 5 Discharge from metal refineries and coal- burning factories Discharge from electrical aerospace, and defense Corrosion of galvanized pipes, Erosion of natural deposits: Discharge from metal refineries runoff from waste batteries and paints. Sodium 54 "Unregulated N Contaminant Range 5.4-54 Ppm N/A N/A Occurs Naturally Radiodide Violation Contaminants Level Detected Likely Source of Unit MCLG MCL Contamination 697 Beta/photon emitters N (2023) Range Mrem/yr Decay of natural and 0 4 0-697 man-made deposits Combined Radium 571 N Range (2023) PCV/L 0 5 0.642-5.71 Gross Alpha 2.87 excluding Radon and N Uranium Range 0-2.87 PC/L 0 Erosion of natural deposits Erosion of natural deposits (2023) Bennettsville System SC3410001 Inorgani Contaminant Violation Level Y/N Detected Unit Measurement MCLG MCL Likely Source of Contamination Runoff from fertilizer 3.2 Nitrate (measured as Nitrogen) (2024) N Range 3.2-3.2 10 10 use leaching from septic 0.63 Fluoride (2024) N Range 0.61-0.6 ppm 4 40 tanks, sewage erosion of natural deposits Erosion of natural deposits Water additive which promotes strong teeth Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories Occurs Naturally Sodium 29 "unregulated contaminant (2022) N Range 29-29 ppm N/A N/A Turbidity Limit (Treatment Technique) Level Detected Violation Likely Source of Contamination Highest single 0.280 NTU No Soil runoff measurement Lowest monthly% Soil runoff meeting limit If you have special health needs-- All sources of drinking water are subject to potential contamination by substances that are naturally occurring. or man-made. These substances can be microbes, inorganic or organic chemicals and radioactive substances. All drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791. Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 10 ppm is a health risk for infants of less than six months of age. High nitrate levels in drinking water can cause blue baby syndrome. Nitrate levels may rise quickly for short periods of time because of rainfall or agricultural activity. If you are caring for an infant, you should ask advice from your health care provider. Lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Wallace Water Co. is responsible for providing high quality drinking water and removing lead pipes but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components in your home. You share the responsibility for protecting yourself and your family from the lead in your home plumbing. You can take responsibility by identifying and removing lead materials within your home plumbing and taking steps to reduce your family's risk. Before drinking tap water, flush your pipes for several minutes by running your tap, taking a shower, doing laundry or a load of dishes. You can also use a filter certified by an American National Standards Institute accredited certifier to reduce lead in drinking water. If you are concerned about lead in your water and wish to have your water tested, contact Wallace Water Co.at 843-537-6160]. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available at http://www.epa.gov/safewater lead A lead service line inventory was completed throughout our system, in 2024. For more information on this inventory please contact us at 843-537-6160. 2024 Water Quality Report Wallace Water Company System # 3420002 We're pleased to provide you with this year's Water Quality Report . We want to keep you informed about the water and services we have delivered to you over the past year . Our goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water . We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water . The source of our water is groundwater produced from four wells in the Middendorf Aquifer and purchased water from the Town of Bennettsville . Our Source Water Assessment Plan is available upon request . Please contact Jeremy Steen at 843-537- 6160. We want you , our neighbors and valued customers , to be informed about your water utility . Feel free to attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 1:00 PM at the Wallace Water Co. office . This report shows our water quality and what it means . Wallace Water Co. routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws . As water travels over the land or underground , it can pick up substances or contaminants such as microbes and chemicals . All drinking water , including bottled drinking water , may be reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts of some constituents . It's important to remember that the presence of these constituents does not necessarily pose a health risk . The table below shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1st to December 31st , 2024. In this table you will find the following terms and abbreviations : ppm : parts per million , or milligrams per liter ( mg / L ) ppb : parts per billion , or micrograms per liter ( rg / L ) NA : not applicable ND : Not detected NR : Monitoring not required but recommended . MCLG : Maximum Contaminant Level Goal : The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health . MCLGs allow for a margin of safety . MCL : Maximum Contaminant Level : The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water . MCLs are set as close to MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology . TT : Treatment Technique : A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water . AL : Action Level : The concentration of a contaminant which , if exceeded , triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow . Variances and Exemptions : State or EPA permission not to meet an MCL or a treatment technique under certain conditions . MRDLG : Maximum residual disinfection level goal . The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health . MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants . MRDL : Maximum residual disinfectant level . The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water . There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants . MNR : Monitored Not Regulated MPL : State Assigned Maximum Permissible Level TEST RESULTS Wallace Water Company ( SC3-420002 ) Lead & Copper Violation YIN 90th percentile Unit Measurement AL / ALG Sites over action level Lead ( 2023 ) N Range 0.22-12 ppb 15/0 0.049 Copper ( 2023 ) Range N ppm 13/13 ° 0.006- Likely Source of Contamination Corrosion of household plumbing systems erosion of natural deposits Corrosion of household plumbing systems ; erosion of natural deposits ; leaching of natural from wood preservatives Likely Source of Contamination Disinfection and disinfection by products Violation Y / N Level Unit Detected Measurement MCLG MCL 1 Range MRDL MRDLG Water additive used to Chlorine ( 2024 ) N ppm 0.28-1.1 -4 -4 Haloacetic acids N Range ppb 60 N / A ( HAAs ) ( 2024 ) control microbes By - product of drinking water disinfectant 0-8 TTHM 5 Total trihalomethanes N Range ppb By - product of drinking 80 N / A water disinfectant Inorganic Contaminant Violation Y / N Level Unit Detected Measurement 5.0 MCLG MCL Nitrate ( measured as N Nitrogen ) ( 2024 Range ppm 10 10 0.6-5.3 Likely Source of Contamination Runoff from fertilizer use : leaching from septic tanks , sewage erosion of natural deposits Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 10 ppm is a health risk for infants of less than six months of age . High nitrate levels in drinking water can cause blue baby syndrome . Nitrate levels may rise quickly for sheet periods of time because of rainfall or agricultural activity . If you are caring for an infant , you should ask advice from your health care provider . Beryllium ( 2023 ) N Range ppb 4 4 0.23 Cadmium ( 2023 ) N Range 0-023 ppb 5 5 Discharge from metal refineries and coal- burning factories Discharge from electrical aerospace , and defense Corrosion of galvanized pipes , Erosion of natural deposits : Discharge from metal refineries runoff from waste batteries and paints . Sodium 54 " Unregulated N Contaminant Range 5.4-54 Ppm N / A N / A Occurs Naturally Radiodide Violation Contaminants Level Detected Likely Source of Unit MCLG MCL Contamination 697 Beta / photon emitters N ( 2023 ) Range Mrem / yr Decay of natural and 0 4 0-697 man - made deposits Combined Radium 571 N Range ( 2023 ) PCV / L 0 5 0.642-5.71 Gross Alpha 2.87 excluding Radon and N Uranium Range 0-2.87 PC / L 0 Erosion of natural deposits Erosion of natural deposits ( 2023 ) Bennettsville System SC3410001 Inorgani Contaminant Violation Level Y / N Detected Unit Measurement MCLG MCL Likely Source of Contamination Runoff from fertilizer 3.2 Nitrate ( measured as Nitrogen ) ( 2024 ) N Range 3.2-3.2 10 10 use leaching from septic 0.63 Fluoride ( 2024 ) N Range 0.61-0.6 ppm 4 40 tanks , sewage erosion of natural deposits Erosion of natural deposits Water additive which promotes strong teeth Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories Occurs Naturally Sodium 29 " unregulated contaminant ( 2022 ) N Range 29-29 ppm N / A N / A Turbidity Limit ( Treatment Technique ) Level Detected Violation Likely Source of Contamination Highest single 0.280 NTU No Soil runoff measurement Lowest monthly % Soil runoff meeting limit If you have special health needs-- All sources of drinking water are subject to potential contamination by substances that are naturally occurring . or man - made . These substances can be microbes , inorganic or organic chemicals and radioactive substances . All drinking water , including bottled water , may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants . The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk . More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791 . Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population . Immuno - compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy , persons who have undergone organ transplants , people with HIV / AIDS or other immune system disorders , some elderly , and infants can be particularly at risk from infections . These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers . EPA / CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline ( 800-426-4791 ) . Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 10 ppm is a health risk for infants of less than six months of age . High nitrate levels in drinking water can cause blue baby syndrome . Nitrate levels may rise quickly for short periods of time because of rainfall or agricultural activity . If you are caring for an infant , you should ask advice from your health care provider . Lead can cause serious health problems , especially for pregnant women and young children . Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing . Wallace Water Co. is responsible for providing high quality drinking water and removing lead pipes but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components in your home . You share the responsibility for protecting yourself and your family from the lead in your home plumbing . You can take responsibility by identifying and removing lead materials within your home plumbing and taking steps to reduce your family's risk . Before drinking tap water , flush your pipes for several minutes by running your tap , taking a shower , doing laundry or a load of dishes . You can also use a filter certified by an American National Standards Institute accredited certifier to reduce lead in drinking water . If you are concerned about lead in your water and wish to have your water tested , contact Wallace Water Co.at 843-537-6160 ] . Information on lead in drinking water , testing methods , and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available at http://www.epa.gov/safewater lead A lead service line inventory was completed throughout our system , in 2024. For more information on this inventory please contact us at 843-537-6160 .