What was found in Woodruff'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 | 810 µg/L 8.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WOODRUFF ROEBUCK W/D (SC4220007) · 32,038 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 690 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WOODRUFF ROEBUCK W/D (SC4220007) · 32,038 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 454 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WOODRUFF ROEBUCK W/D (SC4220007) · 32,038 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 185.55 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WOODRUFF ROEBUCK W/D (SC4220007) · 32,038 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 108.08 µg/L 135% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: WOODRUFF ROEBUCK W/D (SC4220007) · 32,038 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 73.198 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WOODRUFF ROEBUCK W/D (SC4220007) · 32,038 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 58.935 µg/L 98% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WOODRUFF ROEBUCK W/D (SC4220007) · 32,038 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 28.3155 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WOODRUFF ROEBUCK W/D (SC4220007) · 32,038 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 26.225 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WOODRUFF ROEBUCK W/D (SC4220007) · 32,038 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 25.06 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WOODRUFF ROEBUCK W/D (SC4220007) · 32,038 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 19.8 µg/L 132% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: WOODRUFF ROEBUCK W/D (SC4220007) · 32,038 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 15.105 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WOODRUFF ROEBUCK W/D (SC4220007) · 32,038 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.04 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WOODRUFF ROEBUCK W/D (SC4220007) · 32,038 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.92 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WOODRUFF ROEBUCK W/D (SC4220007) · 32,038 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.72 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WOODRUFF ROEBUCK W/D (SC4220007) · 32,038 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.178 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WOODRUFF ROEBUCK W/D (SC4220007) · 32,038 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.2385 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WOODRUFF ROEBUCK W/D (SC4220007) · 32,038 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0058 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WOODRUFF ROEBUCK W/D (SC4220007) · 32,038 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0047 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WOODRUFF ROEBUCK W/D (SC4220007) · 32,038 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0043 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WOODRUFF ROEBUCK W/D (SC4220007) · 32,038 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0035 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WOODRUFF ROEBUCK W/D (SC4220007) · 32,038 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WOODRUFF ROEBUCK W/D (SC4220007) · 32,038 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Woodruff
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WOODRUFF ROEBUCK W/D (SC4220007) | 32,038 |
Frequently asked questions about Woodruff tap water
Is Woodruff tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving Woodruff. 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 Woodruff?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Woodruff, South Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Woodruff's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Woodruff include Nitrate, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, TTHM. 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.