What was found in Fripp Island'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 | 206 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: FRIPP ISLAND PSD (SC0720002) · 3,536 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 72.5 µg/L 91% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: FRIPP ISLAND PSD (SC0720002) · 3,536 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 56.646 µg/L 94% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: FRIPP ISLAND PSD (SC0720002) · 3,536 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 38.6906 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRIPP ISLAND PSD (SC0720002) · 3,536 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 26.315 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRIPP ISLAND PSD (SC0720002) · 3,536 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 26.168 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRIPP ISLAND PSD (SC0720002) · 3,536 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 24.696 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRIPP ISLAND PSD (SC0720002) · 3,536 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 21.916 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRIPP ISLAND PSD (SC0720002) · 3,536 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 14.142 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRIPP ISLAND PSD (SC0720002) · 3,536 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 11.1235 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRIPP ISLAND PSD (SC0720002) · 3,536 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 8.41 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRIPP ISLAND PSD (SC0720002) · 3,536 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.535 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: FRIPP ISLAND PSD (SC0720002) · 3,536 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.73 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRIPP ISLAND PSD (SC0720002) · 3,536 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0072 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRIPP ISLAND PSD (SC0720002) · 3,536 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0054 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRIPP ISLAND PSD (SC0720002) · 3,536 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0044 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRIPP ISLAND PSD (SC0720002) · 3,536 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0038 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRIPP ISLAND PSD (SC0720002) · 3,536 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0031 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRIPP ISLAND PSD (SC0720002) · 3,536 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0023 mg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FRIPP ISLAND PSD (SC0720002) · 3,536 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Fripp Island
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FRIPP ISLAND PSD (SC0720002) | 3,536 |
Frequently asked questions about Fripp Island tap water
Is Fripp Island tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Fripp Island. 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 Fripp Island?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Fripp Island, South Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Fripp Island's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Fripp Island include Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Chloroform, Dichloroacetic 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.