Water system

Donalds-Due West W&sa

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South Carolina EPA ID SC0120001 5,200 people Surface water · purchased
EPA name: Donalds-Due West W&sa (Sc0120001)

What this means for you

Is it safe to drink right now?
Based on the latest EPA data, Donalds-Due West W&sa has no unresolved health-based violations from the past year. Water that meets federal standards is generally considered safe to drink for most healthy people.
Should I use a filter?
Yes, we recommend considering one. Other regulated PFAS (HFPO-DA) also exceeded 2024 limits.
What kind of filter?
For PFAS, look for NSF/ANSI 53 (with an explicit PFOA/PFOS or total PFAS claim) or NSF/ANSI 58 reverse osmosis. See matched standards and product picks.

This is general information from public EPA data, not medical advice. Lead often comes from a home’s own pipes, so only a test of your tap can tell your exposure. If you are pregnant, caring for an infant, or have a weakened immune system, ask your doctor or health department.

Summary: No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 1 monitoring/reporting violation; 1 not yet resolved; Other PFAS above 2024 limits (rule proposed for repeal): HFPO-DA, Hazard Index; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2022).
EPA data snapshot 2026Q3. Grade is TapWaterZip's own score — see methods.

PFAS (“forever chemicals”), EPA UCMR 5

ChemicalHighest location averageHighest single sampleFederal limitDetections/samples
PFPeA1 ppt4 pptnone2/8
PFBS2.2 ppt4.5 pptnone2/8
PFHxA0.8 ppt3.2 pptnone1/8
HFPO-DA16.4 ppt40 ppt10 ppt (proposed repeal)8/8
4 PFAS tested and not detected

PFOA, PFHxS, PFOS, PFNA (8 samples each, below EPA minimum reporting levels).

Hazard Index (PFHxS, PFNA, GenX, PFBS): 1.64 (limit 1.0, proposed for repeal).

Averages are per sampling location across UCMR 5 samples (non-detects counted as 0), approximating the rule’s running annual average. Not an official compliance determination; PFOA/PFOS MCL compliance begins April 26, 2029.

Lead and copper

Lead 90th percentile0 ppb2022-12-31
Current action level15 ppbLCRI lowers to 10 ppb on Nov 1, 2027

Violations (last 5 years)

BeganTypeContaminant / ruleStatus
2025-10-01Missed or late testing/reportingLead and Copper RuleUnaddressed

Filters matched to this water

FILTER PICKS

Look for filters certified (NSF, IAPMO or WQA) to these standards for the specific contaminant. Buttons open the maker’s page or an Amazon search; use “Check NSF listing” to verify a model’s claims. No affiliate links yet — grades are never sold.

PFAS (other)

NSF/ANSI 58 (RO, total PFAS claim)NSF/ANSI 53 (check claim)
RO system with total-PFAS claim ~$300–600
Prefer units whose NSF/ANSI 58 listing covers total PFAS or named PFAS.
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Certified filter (check contaminant list) varies
Open the NSF listing and confirm the exact chemical before you buy.
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Chlorine/chloramine taste

NSF/ANSI 42
Aquasana Clean Water Pitcher ~$35
Pitcher for chlorine taste/odor; check the NSF/ANSI 42 listing for the exact model.
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Brita Elite Filter ~$20–40
Common faucet/pitcher option; confirm the 42 claim on the box.
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Annual water quality report

Utilities must publish a Consumer Confidence Report every year by July 1. Find it on the utility’s website or ask them directly; EPA explains how.

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