South Carolina (SC) — Flood Zone, Tap Water Quality, Soil Foundation, Radon & EPA Hazards
According to public U.S. EPA, USDA, and FEMA registries (current as of November 01, 2026), South Carolina tracks 36,650 EPA-regulated facilities, including 514 High-Risk sites (1.4%), 854 active violators, and $115,129,821 in federal penalties. Statewide environmental due diligence also covers 5,054 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 20,006 Clean Water NPDES permits, 13 historical FEMA disaster declarations, USDA Soil Shrink-Swell (MODERATE regional signal), and EPA Zone 2 — Moderate Potential (2.0 – 4.0 pCi/L).
South Carolina (SC) 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Screening Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 South Carolina (SC) Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 01, 2026)Major Municipal Environmental Directories in South Carolina
Counties in South Carolina (120)
Highest-Density ZIP Codes in South Carolina
| ZIP Code | City | Total Sites | High Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29405 | North Charleston | 421 | 14 |
| 29407 | Charleston | 181 | 10 |
| 29483 | Summerville | 512 | 9 |
| 29445 | Goose Creek | 197 | 9 |
| 29461 | Moncks Corner | 272 | 8 |
| 29673 | Piedmont | 268 | 8 |
| 29115 | Orangeburg | 198 | 8 |
| 29303 | Spartanburg | 366 | 7 |
| 29706 | Chester | 145 | 7 |
| 29928 | Hilton Head Island | 85 | 7 |
| 29730 | Rock Hill | 517 | 6 |
| 29651 | Greer | 383 | 6 |
| 29720 | Lancaster | 287 | 6 |
| 29150 | Sumter | 239 | 6 |
| 29501 | Florence | 326 | 5 |
| 29464 | Mt Pleasant | 274 | 5 |
| 29209 | Columbia | 207 | 5 |
| 29681 | Simpsonville | 188 | 5 |
| 29646 | Greenwood | 170 | 5 |
| 29223 | Columbia | 153 | 5 |
| 29708 | Fort Mill | 137 | 5 |
| 29172 | West Columbia | 124 | 5 |
| 29401 | Charleston | 101 | 5 |
| 29033 | Cayce | 84 | 5 |
| 29205 | Columbia | 62 | 5 |
| 29630 | Central | 56 | 5 |
| 29061 | Hopkins | 42 | 5 |
| 29334 | Duncan | 245 | 4 |
| 29406 | N Charleston | 221 | 4 |
| 29644 | Fountain Inn | 199 | 4 |
| 29625 | Anderson | 163 | 4 |
| 29678 | Seneca | 159 | 4 |
| 29108 | Newberry | 147 | 4 |
| 29302 | Spartanburg | 136 | 4 |
| 29078 | Lugoff | 121 | 4 |
| 29532 | Darlington | 114 | 4 |
| 29512 | N/A | 83 | 4 |
| 29153 | Sumter | 82 | 4 |
| 29670 | Pendleton | 72 | 4 |
| 29620 | Abbeville | 69 | 4 |
| 29044 | Eastover | 56 | 4 |
| 29335 | Enoree | 49 | 4 |
| 29067 | Kershaw | 42 | 4 |
| 29710 | Clover | 485 | 3 |
| 29526 | Conway | 421 | 3 |
| 29072 | Lexington | 395 | 3 |
| 29440 | Georgetown | 202 | 3 |
| 29927 | Hardeville | 195 | 3 |
| 29609 | Greenville | 161 | 3 |
| 29492 | Charleston | 158 | 3 |
| 29506 | Florence | 152 | 3 |
| 29170 | Lexington | 145 | 3 |
| 29210 | Columbia | 144 | 3 |
| 29349 | Inman | 144 | 3 |
| 29360 | Laurens | 140 | 3 |
| 29412 | Charleston | 129 | 3 |
| 29926 | Hilton Head Island | 101 | 3 |
| 29702 | Blacksburg | 98 | 3 |
| 29527 | Conway | 95 | 3 |
| 29536 | Dillon | 94 | 3 |
Highest-Scored EPA Enforcement & Contamination Facilities in South Carolina
100% of High-Risk & penalized facilities have facility names, street names, and dockets redacted (3 Low-Risk compliant records shown as Free Previews).
| Facility Name / Hazard Type | Sector Location (Street Redacted) | Risk Score (0–100) | Compliance Status | Enforcement / Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #1 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • GOOSE CREEK, SC (ZIP 29445 Sector) | HIGH (98/100) | Significant Violation (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $100,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • CHARLESTON, SC (ZIP 29405 Sector) | HIGH (92/100) | Significant Violation (11 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $100,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • SUMTER, SC (ZIP 29150 Sector) | HIGH (89/100) | Significant Violation (9 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $100,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • HARLEYVILLE, SC (ZIP 29448 Sector) | HIGH (89/100) | Significant Violation (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • RIDGEVILLE, SC (ZIP 29472 Sector) | HIGH (89/100) | Significant Violation (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #6 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • ALLENDALE, SC (ZIP 29810 Sector) | HIGH (88/100) | Significant Violation (11 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #7 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • CASSATT, SC (ZIP 29032 Sector) | HIGH (88/100) | Significant Violation (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #8 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • HOLLY HILL, SC (ZIP 29059 Sector) | HIGH (86/100) | Violation Identified (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $100,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| CIRCLE K 2705131 FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 746 W MAIN ST, LEXINGTON, SC 29072 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| WALMART SUPERCENTER 1358 FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 2110 BELLS HWY, WALTERBORO, SC 29488 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| FAMILY DOLLAR 9222 FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 21669 WHYTE HARDEE BLVD, HARDEVILLE, SC 29927 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| WINN DIXIE STORES INC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 2819 WADE HAMPTON BOULEVARD, TAYLORS, SC 29687 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — South Carolina (SC) Environmental Due Diligence & EPA Dataset
How many EPA-regulated environmental sites and high-risk facilities are in South Carolina?
Public U.S. EPA records track 36,650 regulated facilities across South Carolina. Of those, 514 (1.4%) are classified in the High-Risk tier due to formal enforcement actions, penalties, or toxic chemical releases, and 854 (2.3%) have active non-compliance quarters.
Which counties and ZIP codes in South Carolina have the highest concentration of EPA-regulated sites?
In South Carolina, the highest regulated facility volumes are concentrated in Greenville County (3,105 sites), Charleston County (2,661 sites), Spartanburg County (2,557 sites), York County (2,315 sites), with key high-risk postal sectors including ZIP 29405 (North Charleston, 14 high-risk), ZIP 29407 (Charleston, 10 high-risk), ZIP 29483 (Summerville, 9 high-risk), ZIP 29445 (Goose Creek, 9 high-risk).
How many drinking water systems (SDWIS), Clean Water permits, and FEMA disaster declarations are recorded in South Carolina?
Statewide in South Carolina, federal registries track 5,054 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 20,006 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 703 impaired water body (303d) dischargers, alongside 13 historical FEMA disaster declarations.
What is the EPA Radon Zone and USDA Soil Foundation Risk for properties in South Carolina?
Regional geologic screening places South Carolina in EPA Zone 2 — Moderate Potential (2.0 – 4.0 pCi/L) with USDA regional soil shrink-swell rated MODERATE. Run a street address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.