ZIP Code 29340
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.
21
PFAS Detected
6
Above EPA Limits
3
Water Systems
485%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 450% of limit
Detected: 18.00 ppt
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 428% of limit
Detected: 17.10 ppt
GAFFNEY BPW (1110001)
SC1110001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 18.00ppt | 450% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 17.10ppt | 428% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 6.00ppt | 60% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 6.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 5.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 5.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
DRAYTONVILLE WATER DIST (1120003)
SC1120003 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 | 19.40ppt | 485% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 16.20ppt | 405% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 5.50ppt | 55% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 5.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 4.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 4.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
GOUCHER WD (1120004)
SC1120004 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 | 17.00ppt | 425% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 14.00ppt | 350% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 4.70ppt | 47% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 5.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 4.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 4.50ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 4.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 29340 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.