What was found in Ware Shoals'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 | 71.2 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WARE SHOALS TOWN OF (SC2410003) · 3,174 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 26.9 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WARE SHOALS TOWN OF (SC2410003) · 3,174 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 26.5 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WARE SHOALS TOWN OF (SC2410003) · 3,174 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 23.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WARE SHOALS TOWN OF (SC2410003) · 3,174 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 18.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WARE SHOALS TOWN OF (SC2410003) · 3,174 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 6.735 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WARE SHOALS TOWN OF (SC2410003) · 3,174 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WARE SHOALS TOWN OF (SC2410003) · 3,174 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.62 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WARE SHOALS TOWN OF (SC2410003) · 3,174 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WARE SHOALS TOWN OF (SC2410003) · 3,174 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WARE SHOALS TOWN OF (SC2410003) · 3,174 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.48 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WARE SHOALS TOWN OF (SC2410003) · 3,174 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Hfpo-Da | 0.0220 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WARE SHOALS TOWN OF (SC2410003) · 3,174 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0084 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WARE SHOALS TOWN OF (SC2410003) · 3,174 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0057 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WARE SHOALS TOWN OF (SC2410003) · 3,174 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0056 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WARE SHOALS TOWN OF (SC2410003) · 3,174 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0049 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WARE SHOALS TOWN OF (SC2410003) · 3,174 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0034 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WARE SHOALS TOWN OF (SC2410003) · 3,174 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WARE SHOALS TOWN OF (SC2410003) · 3,174 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Ware Shoals
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WARE SHOALS TOWN OF (SC2410003) | 3,174 |
Frequently asked questions about Ware Shoals tap water
Is Ware Shoals tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Ware Shoals. 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 Ware Shoals?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Ware Shoals, South Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Ware Shoals's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Ware Shoals 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.