Water Quality Report

Gray Court, SC: PFAS Above 2029 MCL Level

EPA data combined for 2 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Laurens County W&s Commission (sc3020001))

PFAS Detected

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 29645 in Gray Court, SC contain 1 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Water records and current conditions
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Safety Score N/A
Water Quality PFAS above MCL 1 non-health-based violation record in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level Below the reporting limit, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2024-06-30
NFIP Claim History N/A
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 1 violation (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • PFAS At least one PFAS result is above an EPA MCL value (UCMR5 sampling; MCL compliance required from 2029).
  • Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
1 violation PFAS detected
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
2
Water Systems
44,866
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Surface water
Water Source
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate
$164K
Median Home ValueState median: $167K

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
92/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
0/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
50/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
Unknown
Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water
46/100
Indoor environment
50/100
Outdoor environment
Unknown

Coverage: 3 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.

Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.

Safety & Health (7) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 29645 in Gray Court, South Carolina is mapped to the water system Laurens County W&s Commission (sc3020001) (EPA ID: SC3020001). This system provides water to approximately 44,866 people from surface water sources.

There are 2 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Laurens County W&s Commission (sc3020001) SC3020001 44,866 Surface water
Greenville Water (sc2310001) SC2310001 426,057 Surface water

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Laurens County W&s Commission (sc3020001) (SC3020001) on EPA.gov.

3 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

📊 EPA Safe Drinking Water · View source →

PFAS Contamination Detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 29645. One or more compound results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029.

Detected compounds: HFPO-DA, PFPeA, PFHxA, PFBS, PFOS, PFOA, PFBA, PFHpA, PFHxS.

Highest measured level: 0.0958 µg/L

Reverse osmosis (RO) and activated carbon block filters can reduce PFAS at the tap. Certifications list the compounds covered: an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 claim for PFOA/PFOS does not cover every PFAS, so check that the product lists the compounds detected here.

📊 EPA UCMR5 · View source →
Environmental Hazards (10) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (9) HIGH

CPSC product recall notices

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 29645 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 1 violation since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 29645 (primary system: Laurens County W&s Commission (sc3020001)), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 29645's water come from?

The recorded water source for Laurens County W&s Commission (sc3020001), a system mapped to ZIP code 29645, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 44,866 people.

How can I get my water tested in Gray Court?

If Laurens County W&s Commission (sc3020001) supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

What is the radon risk for 29645?

29645 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Laurens County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

Are there PFAS (forever chemicals) in 29645's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 29645. One or more PFAS results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Gray Court, SC: PFAS Above 2029 MCL Level. https://zipcheckup.com/report/29645/
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Page version: October 2026.

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Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 29645

ZIP Code City, State Distance Grade Violations
29644 Fountain Inn, SC 8.5 mi D 1
29360 Laurens, SC 8.8 mi N/A 0
29388 Woodruff, SC 11.9 mi N/A 2
29335 Enoree, SC 12.1 mi C 1
29680 Simpsonville, SC 12.1 mi D 2
29681 Simpsonville, SC 13.4 mi D 1
29331 Cross Anchor, SC 15.0 mi N/A 1
29692 Ware Shoals, SC 15.9 mi N/A 1
29325 Clinton, SC 16.0 mi N/A 0
29662 Mauldin, SC 16.7 mi C 1

Contaminants Detected in 29645

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