ZIP Code 29624
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
1 compound exceed EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels in water serving this ZIP code. Standard pitcher filters like Brita do not remove PFAS. See filter recommendations below.
6
PFAS Detected
1
Above EPA Limits
4
Water Systems
123%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 123% of limit
Detected: 4.90 ppt
ELECTRIC CITY UTILITIES (0410012)
SC0410012 Low LevelWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
South Carolina
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
HOMELAND PARK W/D (0420001)
SC0420001 Low LevelWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
South Carolina
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
SANDY SPRINGS WATER CO INC (SC0420003)
SC0420003 Low LevelWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
South Carolina
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 4.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
STARR-IVA W/D (SC0420005)
SC0420005 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
3
Above MCL
1
State
South Carolina
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.90ppt | 123% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 4.00ppt | 100% of limit
| 4 ppt | Below limit |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.70ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 29624 is served by 4 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.