What was found in Gaffney's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 76.45 µg/L 5.9% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: GRASSY POND WATER CORPORATION · 1,303 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 64.64 µg/L 81% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: GRASSY POND WATER CORPORATION · 1,303 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 54.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRASSY POND WATER CORPORATION · 1,303 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 53.545 µg/L 89% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: GRASSY POND WATER CORPORATION · 1,303 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 33.11 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRASSY POND WATER CORPORATION · 1,303 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 18.655 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRASSY POND WATER CORPORATION · 1,303 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.42 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRASSY POND WATER CORPORATION · 1,303 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRASSY POND WATER CORPORATION · 1,303 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.365 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRASSY POND WATER CORPORATION · 1,303 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRASSY POND WATER CORPORATION · 1,303 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRASSY POND WATER CORPORATION · 1,303 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0160 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRASSY POND WATER CORPORATION · 1,303 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0130 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRASSY POND WATER CORPORATION · 1,303 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0093 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRASSY POND WATER CORPORATION · 1,303 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0060 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRASSY POND WATER CORPORATION · 1,303 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0057 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRASSY POND WATER CORPORATION · 1,303 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0047 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRASSY POND WATER CORPORATION · 1,303 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0037 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRASSY POND WATER CORPORATION · 1,303 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: GRASSY POND WATER CORPORATION · 1,303 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Gaffney
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| GRASSY POND WATER CORPORATION | 1,303 |
Frequently asked questions about Gaffney tap water
Is Gaffney tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Gaffney. 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 Gaffney?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Gaffney, North Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Gaffney's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Gaffney include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Trichloroacetic Acid. The full list, with the level at the main supplier 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.