City overview · Anderson County
PFAS in Anderson, SC
High RiskEPA UCMR 5 tested 8 public water systems serving the Anderson area across 5 ZIP codes. At least one utility serving Anderson has PFAS above the EPA's enforceable limit.
Plain English
01What this means for Anderson
Across the 8 public water systems tested in the Anderson area under EPA UCMR 5, one or more measured a PFAS compound above the federal Maximum Contaminant Level. Contamination varies by utility and neighborhood — find your exact ZIP code below to see the system that serves you. If you're in an affected area, an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 certified filter (carbon block or reverse osmosis) is the most reliable way to reduce PFAS at the tap.
By utility
02Water systems serving Anderson
- High Risk
STARR-IVA W/D (SC0420005)
3 detected · 1 above limit · PWSID SC0420005
- Low Level
ELECTRIC CITY UTILITIES (0410012)
1 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID SC0410012
- Low Level
POWDERSVILLE WATER DISTRICT (SC0420002)
1 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID SC0420002
- Low Level
SANDY SPRINGS WATER CO INC (SC0420003)
1 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID SC0420003
- Low Level
HAMMOND W/D (SC0420007)
1 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID SC0420007
- Low Level
BROADWAY W&S DISTRICT (0420008)
1 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID SC0420008
- Low Level
HOMELAND PARK W/D (0420001)
1 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID SC0420001
- Low Level
WEST ANDERSON W/D (0420006)
1 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID SC0420006
By ZIP code
03Find your exact result
Contamination can differ block to block. Select your ZIP code for the precise reading at the utility that serves your address.
Source & Methodology
About this data
City-level figures aggregate the individual public water systems tested under EPA UCMR 5 whose service area falls within the Anderson area. Values reflect water quality at the treatment plant; your home's plumbing can affect what reaches your tap. Select your ZIP above for the utility-specific reading.