CheckPFAS

GAFFNEY BPW (1110001)

High Risk
PWSID: SC1110001 South Carolina Surface Water

2 PFAS compound(s) exceed EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels

This utility has until 2029 to install treatment under the EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule. In the meantime, a point-of-use filter certified NSF/ANSI 58 for PFOA/PFOS provides reliable interim protection.

7
PFAS Detected
2
Above EPA Limits
3
ZIPs Served
Surface
Water Source

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
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 pptBelow limit
PFPeA
Perfluoropentanoic acid
6.90pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFHxA
Perfluorohexanoic acid
5.10pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFHpA
Perfluoroheptanoic acid
5.10pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFBS
Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid
3.40pptNo federal limitUnregulated

ZIP Codes Served by This Utility

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About this data
Source
EPA UCMR 5 — January 2026 release
Sampling period
January 2023 – December 2025
Water system ID (PWSID)
SC1110001
Detection threshold (MRL)
~1.5–2 ppt — "Not detected" means below this floor