What was found in ZIP 29803
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 478 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: AIKEN CITY OF (SC0210001) · 51,533 people · 2017
Highest in the ZIP: 2350 µg/L — BEECH ISLAND W/D (SC0220004) · 8,935 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 1400 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: AIKEN CITY OF (SC0210001) · 51,533 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1905 µg/L — BEECH ISLAND W/D (SC0220004) · 8,935 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1280 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: AIKEN CITY OF (SC0210001) · 51,533 people · 2016 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 808 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: AIKEN CITY OF (SC0210001) · 51,533 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 106.345 µg/L 133% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: AIKEN CITY OF (SC0210001) · 51,533 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 93.139 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AIKEN CITY OF (SC0210001) · 51,533 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 67.07 µg/L 112% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: AIKEN CITY OF (SC0210001) · 51,533 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 48.5825 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AIKEN CITY OF (SC0210001) · 51,533 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 23.945 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AIKEN CITY OF (SC0210001) · 51,533 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 10.72 µg/L 71% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: AIKEN CITY OF (SC0210001) · 51,533 people · 2017
Highest in the ZIP: 22.5 µg/L — BEECH ISLAND W/D (SC0220004) · 8,935 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 15.82 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AIKEN CITY OF (SC0210001) · 51,533 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 13.18 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: AIKEN CITY OF (SC0210001) · 51,533 people · 2013 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 11.9 pCi/L 79% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: AIKEN CITY OF (SC0210001) · 51,533 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 5.64 pCi/L 113% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 pCi/L Main supplier: AIKEN CITY OF (SC0210001) · 51,533 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 5.28 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: BEECH ISLAND W/D (SC0220004) · 8,935 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.946 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AIKEN CITY OF (SC0210001) · 51,533 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.014 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AIKEN CITY OF (SC0210001) · 51,533 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.56 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AIKEN CITY OF (SC0210001) · 51,533 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.6300 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: NEW ELLENTON CPW (SC0210007) · 7,277 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00082 mg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: AIKEN CITY OF (SC0210001) · 51,533 people · 2023
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0046 mg/L — BEECH ISLAND W/D (SC0220004) · 8,935 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 29803
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| AIKEN CITY OF (SC0210001) | SC | 51,533 |
| BEECH ISLAND W/D (SC0220004) | SC | 8,935 |
| NEW ELLENTON CPW (SC0210007) | SC | 7,277 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 29803 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 29803 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 29803. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 29803?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 29803. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 29803's water?
EPA monitoring detected Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.