City of Camden Water Company

This report provides essential information about your municipal water and the efforts by the water system to deliver safe water to Camden residents. Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Tradúzcalo ó hable con alguien que lo entienda bien.

The City of Camden serves approximately 15,000 customers, delivering an average of two million gallons of water daily (MGD). We source our water from Lake Wateree, which is pumped to our treatment facility with a capacity of 6 MGD. To ensure compliance with health standards, we utilize sampling and testing methods approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC).

Our treatment process removes solid materials and suspended particles before disinfection and fluoridation. Certified water plant personnel collect samples daily, with results reported monthly to SCDHEC. The findings from January 1, 2017, through December 31, 2017, are documented in this report's table.

All water sources, including bottled water, may reasonably contain small amounts of contaminants. Their presence doesn't necessarily indicate a health risk. For more information about contaminants and potential health effects, contact the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

The EPA establishes regulations limiting contaminant levels in public water systems, while FDA regulations set similar standards for bottled water to ensure public health protection. Certain populations may be more vulnerable to water contaminants, including those undergoing chemotherapy, people with HIV/AIDS or immune disorders, some elderly individuals, and infants. These individuals should seek advice from healthcare providers regarding drinking water safety.

1. Where does City of Camden water come from?
   City of Camden supplies surface water to Camden, South Carolina.
2. Does City of Camden test its tap water?
   Yes. Like every public water system, City of Camden must test its water under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and publish an annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report). Ask the utility for the latest report or look for it on its website.
3. How do I contact City of Camden?
   Call 803-432-0252 or visit 823 Campbell Street, Camden, SC 29020, or use the contact options on the utility’s website.
4. Does City of Camden water contain lead?
   Water usually leaves the treatment plant without lead. Lead can enter tap water from older service lines, solder and brass fixtures inside homes, especially when water sits in the pipes. Run the tap before drinking if water has been sitting, and ask the utility about lead testing and service line records.
5. Is City of Camden water hard?
   Hardness depends on the source and changes over time. The annual water quality report lists hardness, or you can test it at home. If it is above about 7 grains per gallon, a water softener sized to your measured hardness will stop scale and spotting.