What was found in Fort Jackson'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 | 286 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: FORT JACKSON (SC4010501) · 31,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 56.467 µg/L 71% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: FORT JACKSON (SC4010501) · 31,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 55.55 µg/L 370% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: FORT JACKSON (SC4010501) · 31,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 51.339 µg/L 86% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: FORT JACKSON (SC4010501) · 31,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 33.185 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT JACKSON (SC4010501) · 31,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 23.535 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT JACKSON (SC4010501) · 31,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 23.485 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT JACKSON (SC4010501) · 31,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 19.561 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT JACKSON (SC4010501) · 31,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 17.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT JACKSON (SC4010501) · 31,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 17.1735 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT JACKSON (SC4010501) · 31,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 13.605 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT JACKSON (SC4010501) · 31,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 13.5135 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT JACKSON (SC4010501) · 31,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 7.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT JACKSON (SC4010501) · 31,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0095 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT JACKSON (SC4010501) · 31,000 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Hfpo-Da | 0.0081 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT JACKSON (SC4010501) · 31,000 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0073 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT JACKSON (SC4010501) · 31,000 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0073 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT JACKSON (SC4010501) · 31,000 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0069 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT JACKSON (SC4010501) · 31,000 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0057 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT JACKSON (SC4010501) · 31,000 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0034 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FORT JACKSON (SC4010501) · 31,000 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FORT JACKSON (SC4010501) · 31,000 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Fort Jackson
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FORT JACKSON (SC4010501) | 31,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Fort Jackson tap water
Is Fort Jackson tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Fort Jackson. 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 Fort Jackson?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Fort Jackson, South Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Fort Jackson's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Fort Jackson include Copper, TTHM, Lead, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Dichloroacetic Acid. 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.