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Poor Water Quality

Pawleys Island, SC 29585

Georgetown County · Population served: 45,650

Water Systems Serving This Area

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GCWSD PLANTERSVILLE SYS (2220004)
Groundwater · Pop. 1,079
PWSID: SC2220004
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GCWSD WEDGEFIELD PLANTATION (2220006)
Groundwater · Pop. 1,132
PWSID: SC2220006
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GCWSD RED HILL (2220007)
Groundwater · Pop. 726
PWSID: SC2220007
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GCWSD WACCAMAW NECK (SC2220010)
Surface water · Pop. 37,790
PWSID: SC2220010
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GCWSD GARDEN CITY POINT (SC2220011)
Surface water · Pop. 1,790
PWSID: SC2220011

Contaminants Detected

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
Lead
3.9
15 ppb 1 ppb Warning

PFAS / Forever Chemicals

7 detected 2 above EPA limits
CompoundLevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
PFOA9.5 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFOS9.1 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFPeA8.8 pptNo standard—Unregulated
PFBA6.8 pptNo standard500 pptUnregulated
PFHxA6.1 pptNo standard400 pptUnregulated
PFBS5.1 ppt2000 ppt100 pptBelow limit
PFHpA4.0 pptNo standard—Unregulated

Violation History (Last 5 Years)

40Total (5yr)
9Health-Based
31Major