Is Greenwood tap water safe to drink?

Source: Official EPA UCMR5 federal monitoring data | Last tested September 2025

Can you drink the tap water in Greenwood?

Greenwood tap water has 5 contaminants above EPA guidelines, including HFPO-DA at 9,1× the limit (tested September 2025). See the full compound-by-compound breakdown and filter recommendations.

Recommended for Greenwood 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.

Contaminants above EPA limits detected in Greenwood. Fastest way to reduce exposure.

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The health risk for Greenwood

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, PFOA, PFOS, PFPeA above limit.

HFPO-DA concentration (µg/L) September 2025

0 µg/L 0.01 µg/L 0.1 µg/L

0.091 µg/L

Detected

µg/L

0.01 µg/L

EPA limit

guideline

810% above limit

Comparison

vs. guideline

EPA limit: 0.01 µg/L | Your water: 0.091 µg/L

Certified Filters for Greenwood 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.

Best for renters or quick setup. No installation needed.

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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: September 2025 · WR Wise WTF	0.091 µg/L	0.01 µg/L	810% above limit
PFPeA Tested: September 2025 · WR Wise WTF	0.007 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	133% above limit
PFOS Tested: September 2025 · WR Wise WTF	0.008 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	90% above limit
PFBS Tested: September 2025 · WR Wise WTF	0.004 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	43% above limit
PFOA Tested: September 2025 · WR Wise WTF	0.005 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	28% above limit

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WR Wise WTF · Tested: September 2025

Compound	Measurement	EPA Limit	Comparison
HFPO-DA	0.091 µg/L	0.01 µg/L	810% above limit
PFPeA	0.007 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	133% above limit
PFOS	0.008 µg/L	0.004 µg/L	90% above limit
PFBS	0.004 µg/L	0.003 µg/L	43% 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

Primary source EPA UCMR5 (2023-2025)

Guideline source EPA drinking water standard (HFPO-DA: 0,01 µg/L)

Last tested September 2025

Last page update 2026-03-31

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Data reflects publicly reported utility records from EPA datasets and local utility disclosures. This information is educational and not medical advice.

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