CheckPFAS

ZIP Code 29053

High Risk
High Risk PFAS Risk Level

PFAS above EPA limits detected

3 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.

5
PFAS Detected
3
Above EPA Limits
1
Water System
155%
Highest % of MCL

Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits

PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 155% of limit
Detected: 6.20 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 110% of limit
Detected: 4.40 ppt
HFPO-DA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 10 ppt 101% of limit
Detected: 10.10 ppt
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JOINT MUNICIPAL WSC (3220003)

SC3220003 High Risk
Water Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
5
Above MCL
3
State
South Carolina
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
PFOS
Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid
6.20ppt
155% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
4.40ppt
110% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
HFPO-DA
GenX (Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid)
10.10ppt
101% of limit
10 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFPeA
Perfluoropentanoic acid
4.80pptNo federal limit—Unregulated
PFHxA
Perfluorohexanoic acid
4.50pptNo federal limit—Unregulated

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.

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