Sandy Springs Water Company Inc Water Company

Municipal water, including bottled varieties, typically contains at least trace amounts of various contaminants. The presence of these substances doesn't necessarily indicate a health risk. For detailed information about contaminants and potential health impacts, contact the EPA's Safe Municipal Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791.

To ensure public safety, the EPA establishes regulations limiting contaminant levels in public water systems. Similarly, FDA guidelines set comparable standards for bottled water products. Certain populations may have increased vulnerability to water contaminants, including individuals undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplant recipients, people with HIV/AIDS or immune disorders, elderly residents, and infants.

These vulnerable groups should consult healthcare providers regarding their water consumption. EPA/CDC guidelines for reducing Cryptosporidium and microbial contamination risks are available through the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

Elevated lead levels pose serious health concerns, particularly for pregnant women and children. Lead primarily enters water through service line materials and household plumbing components. After water sits stagnant for several hours, minimize lead exposure by running your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for consumption. If concerned, consider having your water professionally tested.

1. Where does Sandy Springs Water Company Inc water come from?
   Sandy Springs Water Company Inc supplies purchased surface water to La France, South Carolina.
2. Does Sandy Springs Water Company Inc test its tap water?
   Yes. Like every public water system, Sandy Springs Water Company Inc 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 Sandy Springs Water Company Inc?
   Call 864-646-7729 or visit 6910 Hwy 76, Pendleton, SC 29670, or use the contact options on the utility’s website.
4. Does Sandy Springs Water Company Inc 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 Sandy Springs Water Company Inc 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.