What was found in Catawba'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 2650 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CEDAR VALLEY MHP (SC4660009) · 290 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4700 µg/L — HENSON MHP (4660111) · 65 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2790 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CEDAR VALLEY MHP (SC4660009) · 290 people · 2015 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 2600 µg/L 200% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CEDAR VALLEY MHP (SC4660009) · 290 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 290 µg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CEDAR VALLEY MHP (SC4660009) · 290 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 488.5 µg/L — BGWC MIDDLESTREAM (SC4650052) · 88 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 68 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CEDAR VALLEY MHP (SC4660009) · 290 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 48.75 µg/L 325% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: CEDAR VALLEY MHP (SC4660009) · 290 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.9 µg/L 5.8% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: CEDAR VALLEY MHP (SC4660009) · 290 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 5.71 µg/L — BGWC MIDDLESTREAM (SC4650052) · 88 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2.385 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Highest in the city: BGWC MIDDLESTREAM (SC4650052) · 88 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.2 pCi/L 15% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: CEDAR VALLEY MHP (SC4660009) · 290 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.285 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: BGWC MIDDLESTREAM (SC4650052) · 88 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: BGWC MIDDLESTREAM (SC4650052) · 88 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.3850 µg/L 7.7% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: CEDAR VALLEY MHP (SC4660009) · 290 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 0.4580 µg/L — BGWC MIDDLESTREAM (SC4650052) · 88 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0120 mg/L 80% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CEDAR VALLEY MHP (SC4660009) · 290 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Catawba
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CEDAR VALLEY MHP (SC4660009) | 290 |
| BGWC MIDDLESTREAM (SC4650052) | 88 |
| HENSON MHP (4660111) | 65 |
Frequently asked questions about Catawba tap water
Is Catawba tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Catawba. 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 Catawba?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Catawba, South Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Catawba's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Catawba include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Barium. 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.