CheckPFAS

LUGOFF ELGIN WATER AUTH (2820001)

High Risk
PWSID: SC2820001 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.

5
PFAS Detected
2
Above EPA Limits
3
ZIPs Served
Surface
Water Source

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
PFOS
Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid
9.30ppt
233% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
7.10ppt
178% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFPeA
Perfluoropentanoic acid
7.70pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFHxA
Perfluorohexanoic acid
6.70pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFHpA
Perfluoroheptanoic acid
3.10pptNo 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)
SC2820001
Detection threshold (MRL)
~1.5–2 ppt — "Not detected" means below this floor