What was found in Andrews's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1700 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ANDREWS TOWN OF (SC2210003) · 3,450 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 200 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ANDREWS TOWN OF (SC2210003) · 3,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 88.5 µg/L 6.8% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ANDREWS TOWN OF (SC2210003) · 3,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 11.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANDREWS TOWN OF (SC2210003) · 3,450 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 9.897 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ANDREWS TOWN OF (SC2210003) · 3,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 8.096 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ANDREWS TOWN OF (SC2210003) · 3,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 7.308999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANDREWS TOWN OF (SC2210003) · 3,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 6.331499999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANDREWS TOWN OF (SC2210003) · 3,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 4.467499999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANDREWS TOWN OF (SC2210003) · 3,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.06 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANDREWS TOWN OF (SC2210003) · 3,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.1999999999999966 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: ANDREWS TOWN OF (SC2210003) · 3,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.7295 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANDREWS TOWN OF (SC2210003) · 3,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.1860799999999996 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANDREWS TOWN OF (SC2210003) · 3,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANDREWS TOWN OF (SC2210003) · 3,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ANDREWS TOWN OF (SC2210003) · 3,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.1572 pCi/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: ANDREWS TOWN OF (SC2210003) · 3,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ANDREWS TOWN OF (SC2210003) · 3,450 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Andrews
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ANDREWS TOWN OF (SC2210003) | 3,450 |
Frequently asked questions about Andrews tap water
Is Andrews tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Andrews. 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 Andrews?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Andrews, South Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Andrews's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Andrews include Fluoride, Nitrate, Copper, Lithium, TTHM. The full list, with the level at the main supplier 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.