What was found in Donalds'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 191.1 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: DONALDS-DUE WEST W&SA (SC0120001) · 5,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 102.465 µg/L 128% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: DONALDS-DUE WEST W&SA (SC0120001) · 5,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 85.065 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DONALDS-DUE WEST W&SA (SC0120001) · 5,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 63.5 µg/L 423% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: DONALDS-DUE WEST W&SA (SC0120001) · 5,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 49.485 µg/L 82% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: DONALDS-DUE WEST W&SA (SC0120001) · 5,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 34.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DONALDS-DUE WEST W&SA (SC0120001) · 5,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 22.365 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DONALDS-DUE WEST W&SA (SC0120001) · 5,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 17.755 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DONALDS-DUE WEST W&SA (SC0120001) · 5,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.465 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DONALDS-DUE WEST W&SA (SC0120001) · 5,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DONALDS-DUE WEST W&SA (SC0120001) · 5,200 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Hfpo-Da | 0.0400 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DONALDS-DUE WEST W&SA (SC0120001) · 5,200 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0045 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DONALDS-DUE WEST W&SA (SC0120001) · 5,200 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0040 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DONALDS-DUE WEST W&SA (SC0120001) · 5,200 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0032 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DONALDS-DUE WEST W&SA (SC0120001) · 5,200 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: DONALDS-DUE WEST W&SA (SC0120001) · 5,200 people · 2022 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Donalds
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| DONALDS-DUE WEST W&SA (SC0120001) | 5,200 |
Frequently asked questions about Donalds tap water
Is Donalds tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Donalds. 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 Donalds?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Donalds, South Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Donalds's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Donalds include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Lead, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.