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Failing Water Quality

Elgin, SC 29045

Kershaw County · Population served: 365,592

Water Systems Serving This Area

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BGWC PURDY SHORES (0150014)
Surface water · Pop. 268
PWSID: SC0150014
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BGWC HUNTERS GLEN S/D (0250005)
Groundwater · Pop. 97
PWSID: SC0250005
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BGWC TOWN CREEK (SC0450003)
Surface water · Pop. 275
PWSID: SC0450003
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BGWC EDGEBROOK (0450004)
Surface water · Pop. 48
PWSID: SC0450004
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BGWC GREENFOREST (SC0450006)
Surface water · Pop. 173
PWSID: SC0450006

Contaminants Detected

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
Lead
30.0
15 ppb 1 ppb Exceeded
Copper
3550.0
1300 ppb 300 ppb Exceeded

PFAS / Forever Chemicals

12 detected 4 above EPA limits
CompoundLevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
PFOS9.3 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
GenX (HFPO-DA)9.2 ppt10 ppt10 pptBelow limit
PFOS8.6 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFPeA7.7 pptNo standard—Unregulated
PFOA7.1 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFOA6.9 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFPeA6.8 pptNo standard—Unregulated
PFHxA6.7 pptNo standard400 pptUnregulated

Violation History (Last 5 Years)

131Total (5yr)
6Health-Based
125Major