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Cross Hill, SC
LAURENS COUNTY W&S COMM (SC3020001)

Is Cross Hill tap water safe to drink?

Higher concern
Last tested: August 2025
Action Advised
Source: Official EPA UCMR5 federal monitoring data | Last tested August 2025

Can you drink the tap water in Cross Hill?

Cross Hill tap water has 10 contaminants above EPA guidelines, including HFPO-DA at 9,6× the limit (tested August 2025). See the full compound-by-compound breakdown and filter recommendations.

Recommended for Cross Hill tap water
Water filter for Cross Hill tap water: Epic Pure XP Water Filter Pitcher
Pitcher filter
Epic Pure XP Water Filter Pitcher
NSF-certified dual-layer filtration reduces 70+ contaminants including PFAS, lead, chlorine, microplastics, and bacteria.
Contaminants above EPA limits detected in Cross Hill. Fastest way to reduce exposure.
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The health risk for Cross Hill

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, PFHpA, PFOA, PFOS, PFPeA above limit.
HFPO-DA concentration (µg/L) August 2025
0 µg/L 0.01 µg/L 0.1 µg/L
0.096 µg/L
Detected
µg/L
0.01 µg/L
EPA limit
guideline
858% above limit
Comparison
vs. guideline
EPA limit: 0.01 µg/L | Your water: 0.096 µg/L
Certified Filters for Cross Hill Tap Water

HFPO-DA (a PFAS 'forever chemical') was detected above EPA limits. These filters are independently certified to reduce common drinking-water contaminants.

Water filter recommendation for Cross Hill tap water: Epic Pure XP Water Filter Pitcher
Pitcher filter
Epic Pure XP Water Filter Pitcher
NSF-certified dual-layer filtration reduces 70+ contaminants including PFAS, lead, chlorine, microplastics, and bacteria.
Best for renters or quick setup. No installation needed.
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Water filter recommendation for Cross Hill tap water: Waterdrop G3P600 Reverse Osmosis System
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.
Best for homeowners. Heavy-duty filtration for long-term protection.
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Most elevated compounds
Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
HFPO-DA
Tested: August 2025 · Lake Greenwood WTF		 0.096 µg/L 0.01 µg/L 858% above limit
PFBS
Tested: August 2025 · Clinton - Connection		 0.014 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 377% above limit
PFPeA
Tested: August 2025 · Clinton - Connection		 0.009 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 197% above limit
PFPeA
Tested: August 2025 · Lake Greenwood WTF		 0.007 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 127% above limit
PFOS
Tested: August 2025 · Lake Greenwood WTF		 0.009 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 115% above limit
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Clinton - Connection · Tested: August 2025

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFBS 0.014 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 377% above limit
PFPeA 0.009 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 197% above limit
PFOA 0.007 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 88% above limit
PFOS 0.007 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 75% above limit
PFHpA 0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 10% above limit
PFHxS 0.003 µg/L 0.01 µg/L 31% of limit
PFHxA 0.008 µg/L 3 µg/L 0.3% of limit
lithium <9.000 µg/L 10 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 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
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 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

Lake Greenwood WTF · Tested: August 2025

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
HFPO-DA 0.096 µg/L 0.01 µg/L 858% above limit
PFPeA 0.007 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 127% above limit
PFOS 0.009 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 115% above limit
PFBS 0.004 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 33% above limit
PFOA 0.005 µg/L 0.004 µg/L 28% above limit
PFHxA 0.006 µg/L 3 µg/L 0.2% 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
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

Greenville - Connection · Tested: August 2025

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
lithium <9.000 µg/L 10 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 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
PFHxA <0.003 µg/L 3 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
PFBS <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
PFPeA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 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
Primary source EPA UCMR5 (2023-2025)
Guideline source EPA drinking water standard (HFPO-DA: 0,01 µg/L)
Last tested August 2025
Last page update 2026-03-31

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