What was found in Cassatt'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 | 3200 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 880 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 720 µg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 440 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 30.53 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 26 µg/L 173% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 21.95 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 18.5 pCi/L 123% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.58 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 6.35 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 6.35 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 5.87 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4.91 pCi/L 98% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 4.2 µg/L 8.4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.36 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 2.6 µg/L 130% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 2 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.07 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.56 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.47 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 1.14 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chlorobenzene | 0.9700 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 0.5100 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylene Dibromide | 0.0540 µg/L 108% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 0.0500 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0015 mg/L 10% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Cassatt
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CASSATT WTR KERSHAW-LEE CO RWA | 25,485 |
Frequently asked questions about Cassatt tap water
Is Cassatt tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants in the water serving Cassatt. 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 Cassatt?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Cassatt, South Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Cassatt's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Cassatt include Nitrate, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, 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.