What was found in Anderson's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 2400 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 5/21 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1500 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/21 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1300 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 21/21 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 440 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 4/21 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 124.4 µg/L 156% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 21/21 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 107.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 21/21 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 87 µg/L 580% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 16/21 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 83 µg/L 138% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 21/21 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 60 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/21 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 51.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 19/21 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 38 µg/L No EPA limit set | 21/21 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 14.63 µg/L No EPA limit set | 19/21 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 18/21 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.88 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/21 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/21 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 2.4 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/21 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.3 pCi/L 46% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/21 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/21 | SYR4 |
| Chlordane | 1 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/21 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.5000 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/21 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0070 mg/L 47% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 21/21 | LCR |
| PFBS | 0.0042 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/21 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Anderson
Frequently asked questions about Anderson tap water
Is Anderson tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving Anderson. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Anderson?
21 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Anderson, South Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Anderson's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Anderson include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, TTHM. The full list, with the highest level found and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.