What was found in Seabrook'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 | 149 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SEABROOK ISLAND TOWN OF (1010009) · 5,939 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 27.765 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SEABROOK ISLAND TOWN OF (1010009) · 5,939 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 22.1505 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SEABROOK ISLAND TOWN OF (1010009) · 5,939 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 19.824 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SEABROOK ISLAND TOWN OF (1010009) · 5,939 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 17.69 µg/L 118% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: SEABROOK ISLAND TOWN OF (1010009) · 5,939 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 14.162 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SEABROOK ISLAND TOWN OF (1010009) · 5,939 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 10.676 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SEABROOK ISLAND TOWN OF (1010009) · 5,939 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 10.202 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SEABROOK ISLAND TOWN OF (1010009) · 5,939 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 9.255 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SEABROOK ISLAND TOWN OF (1010009) · 5,939 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.933 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SEABROOK ISLAND TOWN OF (1010009) · 5,939 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.8115 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SEABROOK ISLAND TOWN OF (1010009) · 5,939 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SEABROOK ISLAND TOWN OF (1010009) · 5,939 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0078 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SEABROOK ISLAND TOWN OF (1010009) · 5,939 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0075 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SEABROOK ISLAND TOWN OF (1010009) · 5,939 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0050 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SEABROOK ISLAND TOWN OF (1010009) · 5,939 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SEABROOK ISLAND TOWN OF (1010009) · 5,939 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0040 mg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SEABROOK ISLAND TOWN OF (1010009) · 5,939 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
| PFBS | 0.0034 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SEABROOK ISLAND TOWN OF (1010009) · 5,939 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Seabrook
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SEABROOK ISLAND TOWN OF (1010009) | 5,939 |
Frequently asked questions about Seabrook tap water
Is Seabrook tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Seabrook. 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 Seabrook?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Seabrook, South Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Seabrook's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Seabrook include Copper, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM, Dichloroacetic Acid, Lead. 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.