CheckPFAS

SALUDA CPW (4110001)

High Risk
PWSID: SC4110001 South Carolina Surface Water

3 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.

6
PFAS Detected
3
Above EPA Limits
0
ZIPs Served
Surface
Water Source

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
HFPO-DA
GenX (Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid)
39.00ppt
390% of limit
10 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFOS
Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid
9.90ppt
248% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
6.50ppt
163% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFPeA
Perfluoropentanoic acid
7.90pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFHxA
Perfluorohexanoic acid
6.20pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFBS
Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid
4.20pptNo federal limitUnregulated
About this data
Source
EPA UCMR 5 — January 2026 release
Sampling period
January 2023 – December 2025
Water system ID (PWSID)
SC4110001
Detection threshold (MRL)
~1.5–2 ppt — "Not detected" means below this floor