What was found in Woodruff'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 | 810 µg/L 8.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 720 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 460 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 229 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 165.1 µg/L 206% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 150.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 119 µg/L 198% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 59.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 58.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 36.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 28.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 24 µg/L 160% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 6.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.64 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.24 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0058 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0047 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0043 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0035 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Woodruff
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WOODRUFF ROEBUCK W/D (SC4220007) | 32,038 |
Frequently asked questions about Woodruff tap water
Is Woodruff tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving Woodruff. 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 Woodruff?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Woodruff, South Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Woodruff's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Woodruff include Nitrate, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, TTHM. 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.