PFAS Contamination in South Carolina
108 contamination sites tracked
South Carolina has 108 identified PFAS contamination sites tracked in our database, sourced from EPA monitoring data. PFAS "forever chemicals" have been detected in water supplies, soil, and industrial sites across the state. These per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances persist in the environment and pose potential health risks. Use the map to explore specific sites or contact a remediation professional for help.
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Get a Free Assessment →South Carolina faces PFAS contamination from military installations and industrial sources across the state's diverse regions. Shaw Air Force Base near Sumter has documented significant soil and groundwater contamination from firefighting foam use, affecting the Black River watershed and surrounding communities. McEntire Joint National Guard Base has additional contamination affecting the Columbia metropolitan area and Santee River system.
South Carolina's chemical and textile industry legacy has created potential PFAS sources throughout the state, particularly in the upstate region around Greenville and Spartanburg. The state's coastal plain geology allows rapid contamination transport through sandy soils and shallow aquifers, creating challenges for remediation and water supply protection. Charleston area airports and ports have contributed additional contamination through AFFF use and industrial activities.
Key Facts
- Shaw AFB contamination affects Black River watershed and surrounding communities
- Coastal plain geology allows rapid contamination transport through sandy soils
- Chemical and textile industry legacy creates upstate contamination sources
State Regulations
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control follows EPA guidelines with enhanced monitoring requirements for military installations and industrial facilities. The state coordinates with North Carolina on shared watershed protection measures.
Cities (76)
Sites (108)
GRASSY POND WATER CORPORATION
GAFFNEY, SC · Public Water System · 7 contaminants
ABBEVILLE CITY OF (0110001)
ABBEVILLE, SC · Public Water System · 4 contaminants
DONALDS-DUE WEST W&SA (SC0120001)
DONALDS, SC · Public Water System · 4 contaminants
BREEZY HILL W/D (SC0220006)
GRANITEVILLE, SC · Public Water System · 3 contaminants
HONEA PATH TOWN OF (SC0410003)
HONEA PATH, SC · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
BELTON CITY OF (SC0410004)
BELTON, SC · Public Water System · 4 contaminants
PENDLETON TOWN OF (SC0410006)
PENDLETON, SC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
WILLIAMSTON TOWN OF (0410010)
WILLIAMSTON, SC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
ELECTRIC CITY UTILITIES (SC0410012)
ANDERSON, SC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
HOMELAND PARK W/D (SC0420001)
ANDERSON, SC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
POWDERSVILLE WATER DISTRICT (SC0420002)
POWDERSVILLE, SC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
SANDY SPRINGS WATER CO INC (SC0420003)
SANDY SPRINGS, SC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
STARR-IVA W/D (SC0420005)
STARR, SC · Public Water System · 3 contaminants
WEST ANDERSON W/D (0420006)
ANDERSON, SC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
HAMMOND W/D (SC0420007)
BELTON, SC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
BROADWAY W&S DISTRICT (SC0420008)
ANDERSON, SC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
BIG CREEK W/S DISTRICT (0420009)
BELTON, SC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
BAMBERG PUBLIC WORKS (SC0510001)
BAMBERG, SC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
SOUTH ISLAND PSD (SC0720001)
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
FRIPP ISLAND PSD (SC0720002)
FRIPP ISLAND, SC · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
BJW&SA (0720003)
OKATIE, SC · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
HILTON HEAD PSD 1 (0720006)
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
BROAD CREEK PSD (0720009)
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
MONCKS CORNER CITY OF (SC0810001)
MONCKS CORNER, SC · Public Water System · 7 contaminants
GOOSE CREEK CITY OF (SC0810004)
GOOSE CREEK, SC · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
BCWSA SANGAREE W/D (0820002)
MONCKS CORNER, SC · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
BCWSA EAST COOPER (SC0820009)
MONCKS CORNER, SC · Public Water System · 7 contaminants
CHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM (SC1010001)
CHARLESTON, SC · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
MT PLEASANT WATER WORKS (1010002)
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC · Public Water System · 6 contaminants
ISLE OF PALMS W/S COMM (SC1010004)
ISLE OF PALMS, SC · Public Water System · 8 contaminants
FOLLY BEACH CITY OF (1010005)
FOLLY BEACH, SC · Public Water System · 7 contaminants
KIAWAH ISLAND UTILITY (SC1010008)
KIAWAH ISLAND, SC · Public Water System · 6 contaminants
SEABROOK ISLAND TOWN OF (1010009)
JOHNS ISLAND, SC · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
ST JOHN'S WATER (SC1020002)
JOHNS ISLAND, SC · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
GAFFNEY BPW (1110001)
GAFFNEY, SC · Public Water System · 7 contaminants
BLACKSBURG TOWN OF (SC1110002)
BLACKSBURG, SC · Public Water System · 8 contaminants
DANIEL MORGAN WATER DISTRICT (1120001)
CHESNEE, SC · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
GRASSY POND WATER CO INC (SC1120002)
GAFFNEY, SC · Public Water System · 7 contaminants
DRAYTONVILLE WATER DIST (SC1120003)
GAFFNEY, SC · Public Water System · 7 contaminants
GOUCHER WD (1120004)
PACOLET, SC · Public Water System · 7 contaminants
CHESTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (1220002)
CHESTER, SC · Public Water System · 4 contaminants
CHERAW TOWN OF (SC1310001)
CHERAW, SC · Public Water System · 4 contaminants
EDISTO BEACH TOWN OF (SC1510006)
EDISTO ISLAND, SC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
DARLINGTON CITY OF (SC1610001)
DARLINGTON, SC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
SUMMERVILLE CPW (SC1810003)
SUMMERVILLE, SC · Public Water System · 6 contaminants
DCWA KNIGHTSVILLE (1820001)
SUMMERVILLE, SC · Public Water System · 8 contaminants
DCWS ASHLEY PHOSPHATE (SC1820008)
SUMMERVILLE, SC · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
DCWA CALOMET VALLEY (1850009)
SUMMERVILLE, SC · Public Water System · 7 contaminants
WINNSBORO TOWN OF (2010001)
WINNSBORO, SC · Public Water System · 4 contaminants
MIDCOUNTY WATER DIST 2 (SC2020004)
WINNSBORO, SC · Public Water System · 4 contaminants
FLORENCE CITY OF (SC2110001)
FLORENCE, SC · Public Water System · 6 contaminants
JOHNSONVILLE CITY OF (SC2110011)
JOHNSONVILLE, SC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
GEORGETOWN CITY OF (SC2210001)
GEORGETOWN, SC · Public Water System · 6 contaminants
ANDREWS TOWN OF (SC2210003)
ANDREWS, SC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
GEORGETOWN RURAL COMM WA (2220001)
GEORGETOWN, SC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
GCWSD KILSOCK WATER SYS (SC2220002)
PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
GCWSD WACCAMAW NECK (SC2220010)
PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC · Public Water System · 7 contaminants
GREENWOOD CPW (2410001)
GREENWOOD, SC · Public Water System · 6 contaminants
WARE SHOALS TOWN OF (SC2410003)
WARE SHOALS, SC · Public Water System · 6 contaminants
MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610001)
MYRTLE BEACH, SC · Public Water System · 6 contaminants
CONWAY CITY OF (SC2610008)
CONWAY, SC · Public Water System · 7 contaminants
N MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610011)
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC · Public Water System · 7 contaminants
CONWAY RURAL (SC2620001)
CONWAY, SC · Public Water System · 7 contaminants
BUCKSPORT WATER COMPANY (SC2620003)
CONWAY, SC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
GSW&SA (SC2620004)
CONWAY, SC · Public Water System · 8 contaminants
OCEAN LAKES LTD (SC2660048)
MYRTLE BEACH, SC · Public Water System · 4 contaminants
LAKEWOOD CAMPGROUND (SC2660049)
MYRTLE BEACH, SC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CAMDEN CITY OF (2810001)
CAMDEN, SC · Public Water System · 4 contaminants
LUGOFF ELGIN WATER AUTH (SC2820001)
LUGOFF, SC · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
LANCASTER CITY OF (SC2910001)
LANCASTER, SC · Public Water System · 4 contaminants
LANCASTER COUNTY W&SD (SC2920001)
LANCASTER, SC · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
LAURENS CPW (SC3010001)
LAURENS, SC · Public Water System · 3 contaminants
CLINTON CITY OF (SC3010002)
CLINTON, SC · Public Water System · 9 contaminants
LAURENS COUNTY W&S COMM (SC3020001)
LAURENS, SC · Public Water System · 9 contaminants
LEXINGTON TOWN OF (3210001)
LEXINGTON, SC · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
BATESBURG LEESVILLE DPW (SC3210002)
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, SC · Public Water System · 4 contaminants
CAYCE CITY OF (3210003)
WEST COLUMBIA, SC · Public Water System · 6 contaminants
WEST COLUMBIA CITY OF (3210004)
WEST COLUMBIA, SC · Public Water System · 6 contaminants
GILBERT-SUMMIT WD (3220001)
GILBERT, SC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
JOINT MUNICIPAL WSC (SC3220003)
LEXINGTON, SC · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
BGWC I-20 (SC3250012)
ELGIN, SC · Public Water System · 4 contaminants
AMICKS FERRY WTR SYSTEM (SC3250077)
CHAPIN, SC · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
MARCO RURAL WATER CO (SC3320001)
MARION, SC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
MCCORMICK CO W&SA (SC3520002)
MCCORMICK, SC · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
NEWBERRY CITY OF (3610001)
SILVERSTREET, SC · Public Water System · 7 contaminants
NEWBERRY CO W&SA (SC3620002)
NEWBERRY, SC · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
ORANGEBURG DPU (SC3810001)
ORANGEBURG, SC · Public Water System · 4 contaminants
CLEMSON CITY OF (SC3910004)
CLEMSON, SC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CENTRAL TOWN OF (SC3910005)
CENTRAL, SC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY (SC3910006)
CLEMSON, SC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
COLUMBIA CITY OF (SC4010001)
COLUMBIA, SC · Public Water System · 7 contaminants
FORT JACKSON (SC4010501)
FORT JACKSON, SC · Public Water System · 7 contaminants
SALUDA CPW (SC4110001)
SALUDA, SC · Public Water System · 6 contaminants
SALUDA CO W&S AUTHORITY (4120001)
RIDGE SPRING, SC · Public Water System · 6 contaminants
WOODRUFF ROEBUCK W/D (4220007)
WOODRUFF, SC · Public Water System · 4 contaminants
SUMTER CITY OF (SC4310001)
SUMTER, SC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
SHAW AFB (SC4310501)
SHAW AFB, SC · Public Water System · 4 contaminants
HIGH HILLS RURAL WATER CO INC (4320003)
DALZELL, SC · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
UNION CITY OF (SC4410001)
UNION, SC · Public Water System · 6 contaminants
MEANSVILLE RILEY W/D (SC4420001)
UNION, SC · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
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