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Calhoun Falls, SC
ABBEVILLE CITY OF
Is Calhoun Falls tap water safe to drink?
Source: Official EPA UCMR5 federal monitoring data | Last tested November 2025
Can you drink the tap water in Calhoun Falls?
Calhoun Falls tap water has 3 contaminants above EPA guidelines, including HFPO-DA at 14,0× the limit (tested November 2025). See the full compound-by-compound breakdown and filter recommendations.
Recommended for Calhoun Falls tap water
Pitcher filter
Epic Pure XP Water Filter Pitcher
NSF-certified dual-layer filtration reduces 70+ contaminants including PFAS, lead, chlorine, microplastics, and bacteria.
The health risk for Calhoun Falls
PFAS ('forever chemicals') have been detected above EPA limits in this water system's most recent tests. These synthetic chemicals do not break down in the body and are linked to a range of health effects. A certified filter is strongly recommended.
- HFPO-DA, PFBS, PFPeA above limit.
HFPO-DA concentration (µg/L)
November 2025
0 µg/L
0.01 µg/L
0.2 µg/L
0.140 µg/L
Detected
µg/L
0.01 µg/L
EPA limit
guideline
1300% above limit
Comparison
vs. guideline
EPA limit: 0.01 µg/L | Your water: 0.140 µg/L
Certified Filters for Calhoun Falls Tap Water
HFPO-DA (a PFAS 'forever chemical') was detected above EPA limits. These filters are independently certified to reduce common drinking-water contaminants.
Pitcher filter
Epic Pure XP Water Filter Pitcher
NSF-certified dual-layer filtration reduces 70+ contaminants including PFAS, lead, chlorine, microplastics, and bacteria.
Under-sink RO system
Waterdrop G3P600 Reverse Osmosis System
8-stage tankless RO system certified to NSF/ANSI 58, reduces 1,000+ contaminants including PFAS, lead, arsenic, fluoride, and nitrates.
Most elevated compounds
| Compound | Measurement | EPA Limit | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| HFPO-DA Tested: November 2025 · City of Abbeville Surface Treatment Plant |
0.140 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | 1300% above limit |
| PFBS Tested: November 2025 · City of Abbeville Surface Treatment Plant |
0.008 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | 177% above limit |
| PFPeA Tested: November 2025 · City of Abbeville Surface Treatment Plant |
0.005 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | 77% above limit |
View all tested compounds
City of Abbeville Surface Treatment Plant · Tested: Multiple dates
| Compound | Measurement | EPA Limit | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| HFPO-DA | 0.140 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | 1300% above limit |
| PFBS | 0.008 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | 177% above limit |
| PFPeA | 0.005 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | 77% above limit |
| PFHxA | 0.004 µg/L | 3 µg/L | 0.1% of limit |
| lithium | <9.000 µg/L | 10 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFNA | <0.004 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHxS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFBA | <0.005 µg/L | 6 µg/L | Below limit |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 4:2 FTS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| 6:2 FTS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 8:2 FTS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 9Cl-PF3ONS | <0.002 µg/L | 0.002 µg/L | Below limit |
| ADONA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFDA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFDoA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHpA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHpS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFOA | <0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFOS | <0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFTrDA | <0.007 µg/L | 0.007 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFUnA | <0.002 µg/L | 0.002 µg/L | Below limit |
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