What was found in Goose Creek'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 | 121.3 µg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: GOOSE CREEK CITY OF (SC0810004) · 43,744 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 44.405 µg/L 74% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: GOOSE CREEK CITY OF (SC0810004) · 43,744 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 42.49 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: GOOSE CREEK CITY OF (SC0810004) · 43,744 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 21.245 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GOOSE CREEK CITY OF (SC0810004) · 43,744 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 18.8715 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GOOSE CREEK CITY OF (SC0810004) · 43,744 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 13.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GOOSE CREEK CITY OF (SC0810004) · 43,744 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 12.272 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GOOSE CREEK CITY OF (SC0810004) · 43,744 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 11.85 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GOOSE CREEK CITY OF (SC0810004) · 43,744 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 10.034 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GOOSE CREEK CITY OF (SC0810004) · 43,744 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 7.576 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GOOSE CREEK CITY OF (SC0810004) · 43,744 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.32 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GOOSE CREEK CITY OF (SC0810004) · 43,744 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 6.106 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GOOSE CREEK CITY OF (SC0810004) · 43,744 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.7 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: GOOSE CREEK CITY OF (SC0810004) · 43,744 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0065 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GOOSE CREEK CITY OF (SC0810004) · 43,744 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0052 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GOOSE CREEK CITY OF (SC0810004) · 43,744 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0049 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GOOSE CREEK CITY OF (SC0810004) · 43,744 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0047 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GOOSE CREEK CITY OF (SC0810004) · 43,744 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0033 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GOOSE CREEK CITY OF (SC0810004) · 43,744 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: GOOSE CREEK CITY OF (SC0810004) · 43,744 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Goose Creek
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| GOOSE CREEK CITY OF (SC0810004) | 43,744 |
Frequently asked questions about Goose Creek tap water
Is Goose Creek tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Goose Creek. 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 Goose Creek?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Goose Creek, South Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Goose Creek's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Goose Creek include Copper, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM, Chloroform, 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.