ZIP Code 29440
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
2 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.
8
PFAS Detected
2
Above EPA Limits
3
Water Systems
243%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 243% of limit
Detected: 9.70 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 208% of limit
Detected: 8.30 ppt
GEORGETOWN CITY OF (2210001)
SC2210001 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
6
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 | 9.70ppt | 243% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 8.30ppt | 208% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 5.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 5.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 4.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 4.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
GEORGETOWN RURAL COMM WA (2220001)
SC2220001 Low LevelWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
South Carolina
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
lithium | 11800.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
GCWSD KILSOCK WATER SYS (SC2220002)
SC2220002 Low LevelWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
South Carolina
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
lithium | 17200.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 29440 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.