What was found in Georgetown'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 | 1068 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001) · 9,092 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 620 µg/L 6.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001) · 9,092 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 160.99999999999994 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001) · 9,092 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 205 µg/L — GEORGETOWN RURAL COMM WA (2220001) · 4,941 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 80.44449999999998 µg/L 101% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001) · 9,092 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 70 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001) · 9,092 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 58.09049999999999 µg/L 97% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001) · 9,092 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 56.21 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001) · 9,092 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 33.49 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001) · 9,092 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 31.451 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001) · 9,092 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 21.88 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001) · 9,092 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 20.19 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001) · 9,092 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 17.949999999999882 µg/L 120% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001) · 9,092 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 10.536999999999987 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001) · 9,092 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 13.463999999999999 µg/L — BROWNS FERRY WATER CO (SC2220003) · 2,550 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 11.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: GEORGETOWN RURAL COMM WA (2220001) · 4,941 people · 2025 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 8.3725 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001) · 9,092 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 6.627999999999997 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001) · 9,092 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 4.9 µg/L 82% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001) · 9,092 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.4 pCi/L 16% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001) · 9,092 people · 2015 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.2 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001) · 9,092 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.5700 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001) · 9,092 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0097 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001) · 9,092 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0083 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001) · 9,092 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0074 mg/L 49% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001) · 9,092 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
| Pfhxa | 0.0052 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001) · 9,092 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0050 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001) · 9,092 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0046 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001) · 9,092 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0041 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001) · 9,092 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Georgetown
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001) | 9,092 |
| GEORGETOWN RURAL COMM WA (2220001) | 4,941 |
| BROWNS FERRY WATER CO (SC2220003) | 2,550 |
Frequently asked questions about Georgetown tap water
Is Georgetown tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 27 contaminants in the water serving Georgetown. 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 Georgetown?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Georgetown, South Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Georgetown's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Georgetown include Fluoride, Nitrate, Copper, TTHM, Barium. 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.