Out of 206 ZIP codes with data in South Carolina, these are the highest-ranked areas for pfas status. See also: National ZIP Codes with PFAS Detections in Water | All South Carolina Rankings
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| ZIP codes ranked | 206 |
| Highest value | 0.1 ppt |
| Median value | 0.0 ppt |
| State | South Carolina |
Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes
| Rank | ZIP Code | City | State | PFAS Status | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29628 | Calhoun Falls | SC | 0.1 ppt | 72/100 |
| 2 | 29325 | Clinton | SC | 0.1 ppt | 83/100 |
| 3 | 29332 | Cross Hill | SC | 0.1 ppt | 63/100 |
| 4 | 29335 | Enoree | SC | 0.1 ppt | 53/100 |
| 5 | 29351 | Joanna | SC | 0.1 ppt | 53/100 |
| 6 | 29355 | Kinards | SC | 0.1 ppt | 53/100 |
| 7 | 29360 | Laurens | SC | 0.1 ppt | 82/100 |
| 8 | 29370 | Mountville | SC | 0.1 ppt | 53/100 |
| 9 | 29384 | Waterloo | SC | 0.1 ppt | 83/100 |
| 10 | 29644 | Fountain Inn | SC | 0.1 ppt | 53/100 |
| 11 | 29645 | Gray Court | SC | 0.1 ppt | 53/100 |
| 12 | 29654 | Honea Path | SC | 0.1 ppt | 83/100 |
| 13 | 29669 | Pelzer | SC | 0.1 ppt | 83/100 |
| 14 | 29680 | Simpsonville | SC | 0.1 ppt | 65/100 |
| 15 | 29681 | Simpsonville | SC | 0.1 ppt | 60/100 |
| 16 | 29692 | Ware Shoals | SC | 0.1 ppt | 75/100 |
| 17 | 29646 | Greenwood | SC | 0.1 ppt | 95/100 |
| 18 | 29648 | Greenwood | SC | 0.1 ppt | 99/100 |
| 19 | 29649 | Greenwood | SC | 0.1 ppt | 90/100 |
| 20 | 29653 | Hodges | SC | 0.1 ppt | 66/100 |
| 21 | 29666 | Ninety Six | SC | 0.1 ppt | 95/100 |
| 22 | 29695 | Hodges | SC | 0.1 ppt | 53/100 |
| 23 | 29627 | Belton | SC | 0.1 ppt | 65/100 |
| 24 | 29620 | Abbeville | SC | 0.0 ppt | 78/100 |
| 25 | 29638 | Donalds | SC | 0.0 ppt | 83/100 |
| 26 | 29016 | Blythewood | SC | 0.0 ppt | 65/100 |
| 27 | 29130 | Ridgeway | SC | 0.0 ppt | 81/100 |
| 28 | 29180 | Winnsboro | SC | 0.0 ppt | 69/100 |
| 29 | 29340 | Gaffney | SC | 0.0 ppt | 74/100 |
| 30 | 29342 | Gaffney | SC | 0.0 ppt | 72/100 |
| 31 | 29152 | Shaw A F B | SC | 0.0 ppt | 66/100 |
| 32 | 29341 | Gaffney | SC | 0.0 ppt | 74/100 |
| 33 | 29330 | Cowpens | SC | 0.0 ppt | 63/100 |
| 34 | 29006 | Batesburg | SC | 0.0 ppt | 91/100 |
| 35 | 29070 | Leesville | SC | 0.0 ppt | 73/100 |
| 36 | 29702 | Blacksburg | SC | 0.0 ppt | 83/100 |
| 37 | 29379 | Union | SC | 0.0 ppt | 94/100 |
| 38 | 29511 | Aynor | SC | 0.0 ppt | 73/100 |
| 39 | 29526 | Conway | SC | 0.0 ppt | 71/100 |
| 40 | 29527 | Conway | SC | 0.0 ppt | 76/100 |
| 41 | 29544 | Galivants Ferry | SC | 0.0 ppt | 65/100 |
| 42 | 29545 | Green Sea | SC | 0.0 ppt | 73/100 |
| 43 | 29568 | Longs | SC | 0.0 ppt | 55/100 |
| 44 | 29569 | Loris | SC | 0.0 ppt | 83/100 |
| 45 | 29575 | Myrtle Beach | SC | 0.0 ppt | 80/100 |
| 46 | 29576 | Murrells Inlet | SC | 0.0 ppt | 50/100 |
| 47 | 29577 | Myrtle Beach | SC | 0.0 ppt | 75/100 |
| 48 | 29579 | Myrtle Beach | SC | 0.0 ppt | 80/100 |
| 49 | 29581 | Nichols | SC | 0.0 ppt | 85/100 |
| 50 | 29588 | Myrtle Beach | SC | 0.0 ppt | 80/100 |
| 51 | 29108 | Newberry | SC | 0.0 ppt | 89/100 |
| 52 | 29138 | Saluda | SC | 0.0 ppt | 87/100 |
| 53 | 29145 | Silverstreet | SC | 0.0 ppt | 95/100 |
| 54 | 29020 | Camden | SC | 0.0 ppt | 85/100 |
| 55 | 29036 | Chapin | SC | 0.0 ppt | 89/100 |
| 56 | 29053 | Gaston | SC | 0.0 ppt | 92/100 |
| 57 | 29072 | Lexington | SC | 0.0 ppt | 90/100 |
| 58 | 29073 | Lexington | SC | 0.0 ppt | 90/100 |
| 59 | 29123 | Pelion | SC | 0.0 ppt | 99/100 |
| 60 | 29170 | West Columbia | SC | 0.0 ppt | 90/100 |
| 61 | 29582 | North Myrtle Beach | SC | 0.0 ppt | 73/100 |
| 62 | 29075 | Little Mountain | SC | 0.0 ppt | 66/100 |
| 63 | 29126 | Pomaria | SC | 0.0 ppt | 66/100 |
| 64 | 29127 | Prosperity | SC | 0.0 ppt | 95/100 |
| 65 | 29129 | Ridge Spring | SC | 0.0 ppt | 94/100 |
| 66 | 29166 | Ward | SC | 0.0 ppt | 66/100 |
| 67 | 29169 | West Columbia | SC | 0.0 ppt | 90/100 |
| 68 | 29440 | Georgetown | SC | 0.0 ppt | 67/100 |
| 69 | 29442 | Georgetown | SC | 0.0 ppt | 82/100 |
| 70 | 29816 | Bath | SC | 0.0 ppt | 97/100 |
| 71 | 29822 | Clearwater | SC | 0.0 ppt | 90/100 |
| 72 | 29829 | Graniteville | SC | 0.0 ppt | 95/100 |
| 73 | 29841 | North Augusta | SC | 0.0 ppt | 90/100 |
| 74 | 29842 | Beech Island | SC | 0.0 ppt | 95/100 |
| 75 | 29847 | Trenton | SC | 0.0 ppt | 66/100 |
| 76 | 29860 | North Augusta | SC | 0.0 ppt | 90/100 |
| 77 | 29861 | North Augusta | SC | 0.0 ppt | 99/100 |
| 78 | 29720 | Lancaster | SC | 0.0 ppt | 90/100 |
| 79 | 29207 | Columbia | SC | 0.0 ppt | 90/100 |
| 80 | 29585 | Pawleys Island | SC | 0.0 ppt | 68/100 |
| 81 | 29045 | Elgin | SC | 0.0 ppt | 91/100 |
| 82 | 29078 | Lugoff | SC | 0.0 ppt | 95/100 |
| 83 | 29044 | Eastover | SC | 0.0 ppt | 93/100 |
| 84 | 29061 | Hopkins | SC | 0.0 ppt | 86/100 |
| 85 | 29063 | Irmo | SC | 0.0 ppt | 84/100 |
| 86 | 29201 | Columbia | SC | 0.0 ppt | 85/100 |
| 87 | 29203 | Columbia | SC | 0.0 ppt | 80/100 |
| 88 | 29204 | Columbia | SC | 0.0 ppt | 80/100 |
| 89 | 29205 | Columbia | SC | 0.0 ppt | 75/100 |
| 90 | 29206 | Columbia | SC | 0.0 ppt | 75/100 |
| 91 | 29209 | Columbia | SC | 0.0 ppt | 80/100 |
| 92 | 29210 | Columbia | SC | 0.0 ppt | 75/100 |
| 93 | 29212 | Columbia | SC | 0.0 ppt | 80/100 |
| 94 | 29223 | Columbia | SC | 0.0 ppt | 80/100 |
| 95 | 29229 | Columbia | SC | 0.0 ppt | 85/100 |
| 96 | 29055 | Great Falls | SC | 0.0 ppt | 78/100 |
| 97 | 29706 | Chester | SC | 0.0 ppt | 95/100 |
| 98 | 29707 | Fort Mill | SC | 0.0 ppt | 94/100 |
| 99 | 29714 | Fort Lawn | SC | 0.0 ppt | 95/100 |
| 100 | 29729 | Richburg | SC | 0.0 ppt | 66/100 |
Methodology
PFAS detection data comes from EPA UCMR5 monitoring, state-level testing programs, and Consumer Confidence Reports. ZIP codes are ranked by maximum PFAS concentration detected. The EPA has set MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS individually. PFAS are persistent chemicals that do not break down in the environment.
Data sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), FEMA National Flood Insurance Program, EPA radon zone maps, EIA electricity rates, and Consumer Confidence Reports. Last updated: 2026-06-04.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are PFAS?
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are synthetic chemicals used in non-stick coatings, firefighting foam, and food packaging since the 1940s. They are called "forever chemicals" because they do not break down naturally. PFAS are linked to cancer, liver damage, thyroid disease, and immune system suppression.
How can I remove PFAS from my water?
Reverse osmosis (RO) and granular activated carbon (GAC) filters are effective at removing most PFAS from drinking water. NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 certified filters are recommended. Boiling water does NOT remove PFAS.
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