CheckPFAS

BCWSA EAST COOPER (0820009)

High Risk
PWSID: SC0820009 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
6
ZIPs Served
Surface
Water Source

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
PFOS
Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid
7.10ppt
178% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
5.90ppt
148% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
HFPO-DA
GenX (Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid)
7.40ppt
74% of limit
10 pptBelow limit
PFPeA
Perfluoropentanoic acid
7.50pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFHxA
Perfluorohexanoic acid
6.30pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFBS
Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid
4.20pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFHpA
Perfluoroheptanoic acid
3.00pptNo 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)
SC0820009
Detection threshold (MRL)
~1.5–2 ppt — "Not detected" means below this floor