D39/100
GAFFNEY BPW (1110001) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 24,290 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
SC1110001
Violations
17
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOA | 0.016 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOS | 0.013 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2014.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About GAFFNEY BPW (1110001)
Is GAFFNEY BPW (1110001) water safe to drink?
GAFFNEY BPW (1110001) water receives a grade of D (39/100), which is considered poor. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 17 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has GAFFNEY BPW (1110001) detected?
69 contaminants were tested in GAFFNEY BPW (1110001)'s water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, PFOS. 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does GAFFNEY BPW (1110001) have any EPA violations?
Yes, GAFFNEY BPW (1110001) has 17 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2014. Violation types include MCL, MR, Other. 7 are health-based violations.
How many people does GAFFNEY BPW (1110001) serve?
GAFFNEY BPW (1110001) serves approximately 24,290 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: Gaffney.
What type of water does GAFFNEY BPW (1110001) provide?
GAFFNEY BPW (1110001) sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is SC1110001.
How does GAFFNEY BPW (1110001) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
GAFFNEY BPW (1110001) scores 39/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our South Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.