ZIP Code 29108
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
5 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.
12
PFAS Detected
5
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
283%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 283% of limit
Detected: 11.30 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 158% of limit
Detected: 6.30 ppt
HFPO-DA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 10 ppt 102% of limit
Detected: 10.20 ppt
NEWBERRY CITY OF (3610001)
SC3610001 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
7
Above MCL
3
State
South Carolina
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 11.30ppt | 283% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 6.30ppt | 158% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
HFPO-DA GenX (Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid) | 10.20ppt | 102% of limit
| 10 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 6.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 6.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 5.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 4.10ppt | 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 |
Note: ZIP code 29108 is served by 2 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.