ZIP Code 29036
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
6 compounds exceed EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels in water serving this ZIP code. Standard pitcher filters like Brita do not remove PFAS. See filter recommendations below.
17
PFAS Detected
6
Above EPA Limits
3
Water Systems
215%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 190% of limit
Detected: 7.60 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 115% of limit
Detected: 4.60 ppt
AMICKS FERRY WTR SYSTEM (3250077)
SC3250077 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
5
Above MCL
2
State
South Carolina
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 7.60ppt | 190% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.60ppt | 115% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
HFPO-DA GenX (Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid) | 7.20ppt | 72% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 10.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 5.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
NEWBERRY CO W&SA (3620002)
SC3620002 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
5
Above MCL
2
State
South Carolina
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 8.10ppt | 203% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.80ppt | 120% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
HFPO-DA GenX (Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid) | 9.70ppt | 97% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 4.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 3.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
COLUMBIA CITY OF (SC4010001)
SC4010001 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
7
Above MCL
2
State
South Carolina
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 8.60ppt | 215% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 6.90ppt | 173% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
HFPO-DA GenX (Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid) | 9.20ppt | 92% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 6.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 5.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 5.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 3.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 29036 is served by 3 separate water utilities.
Results above show data for each system independently.
Data source: EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle (UCMR 5) — January 2026 release.
UCMR 5 tested ~10,000 public water systems serving more than 25 people between 2023-2025 for 29 PFAS compounds.
Detection values represent the highest single-sample result measured at entry points to the distribution system.