What was found in Landrum's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 940 µg/L 9.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 700 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 390 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 75.1 µg/L 94% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 63.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 46.9 µg/L 78% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 31.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 23.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 23 µg/L 153% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 4.27 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.09 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.9000 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Landrum
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SWS-LANDRUM WTP (SC4210003) | 5,143 |
| CLIFFS AT GLASSY THE (SC2350023) | 1,195 |
Frequently asked questions about Landrum tap water
Is Landrum tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Landrum. 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 Landrum?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Landrum, South Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Landrum's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Landrum include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform. The full list, with the highest level found 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.