City of West Columbia (SC) Water Quality

City of West Columbia is a large public water system in EPA region 4 that provides tap water for the 29072, 29073, 29170 zip codes. It has 7 facilities where the water supply was tested for 78 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 34.2 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 13.5 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the City of West Columbia water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (8)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (8)

1,3-butadiene (8)

1,4-dioxane (8)

1-butanol (8)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (4)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (4)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (4)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (8)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (8)

2-methoxyethanol (8)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (8)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (9)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (4)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (4)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (8)

anatoxin-a (16)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (8)

bromomethane (8)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (7)

chlorate (16)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (8)

chloromethane (8)

chlorpyrifos (8)

chromium (16)

chromium-6 (16)

cobalt (16)

cylindrospermopsin (16)

dimethipin (8)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (6)

ethoprop (8)

Germanium (8)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (16)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (4)

lithium (4)

Manganese (8)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (8)

molinate (8)

molybdenum (16)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (4)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (4)

nitrobenzene (8)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (4)

o-toluidine (7)

oxyfluorfen (8)

perchlorate (8)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (4)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (4)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (4)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (12)

perfluorobutanoic acid (4)

perfluorodecanoic acid (4)

perfluorododecanoic acid (4)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (4)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (12)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (12)

perfluorohexanoic acid (4)

perfluorononanoic acid (12)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (12)

perfluorooctanoic acid (12)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (4)

perfluoropentanoic acid (4)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (4)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (4)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (4)

profenofos (8)

quinoline (7)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (8)

strontium (16)

tebuconazole (8)

terbacil (8)

total microcystins (16)

Total Permethrin (8)

tribufos (8)

vanadium (16)

Sampling Facilities

Sunset WTP
Surface Water (SW)

Sunset WTPEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Lake Murray WTP
Surface Water (SW)

Lake Murray WTPEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

distribution system
Surface Water (SW)

100 megan LnDistribution System (DS)
837 woodberry rdDistribution System (DS)
201 derby drDistribution System (DS)
Plant #1Distribution System (DS)

Distribution System 1
Surface Water (SW)

100 Megan LakeMaximum Residence Time (MR)

Distribution System 2
Surface Water (SW)

352 Westgate DriveMaximum Residence Time (MR)

SUNSET PLANT
Surface Water (SW)

SUNSET PLANT 0032008Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

PLANT#2 @ LAKE MURRAY
Surface Water (SW)

Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is City of West Columbia tap water safe to drink?

When was City of West Columbia last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on March 10th, 2025.