What was found in 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 | 1749 µg/L 135% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1300 µg/L Main supplier: JACKSON TOWN OF (SC0210002) · 3,660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 764.5 µg/L 7.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: JACKSON TOWN OF (SC0210002) · 3,660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 7.075 µg/L 8.8% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: JACKSON TOWN OF (SC0210002) · 3,660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.165 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: JACKSON TOWN OF (SC0210002) · 3,660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.84 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JACKSON TOWN OF (SC0210002) · 3,660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.325 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JACKSON TOWN OF (SC0210002) · 3,660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.97 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JACKSON TOWN OF (SC0210002) · 3,660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.29 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JACKSON TOWN OF (SC0210002) · 3,660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.29 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: JACKSON TOWN OF (SC0210002) · 3,660 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00064 mg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: JACKSON TOWN OF (SC0210002) · 3,660 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Jackson
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| JACKSON TOWN OF (SC0210002) | 3,660 |
Frequently asked questions about Jackson tap water
Is Jackson tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving 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 Jackson?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Jackson, South Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Jackson's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Jackson include Copper, Nitrate, TTHM, Lead, Chloroform. 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.