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Tap Water Quality in Aiken, South Carolina (ZIP 29808)

Serving Aiken, South Carolina

Danger
10 above health guidelines
1
City
406+
Tested
10
Above Guidelines
3
Utilities

Is the Tap Water Safe in Aiken, South Carolina?

Tap water in Aiken, South Carolina (ZIP 29808) has 10 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs) in at least one of the 1 city served. We recommend reviewing detailed city reports below and considering a certified water filter for additional protection.

ZIP 29808 is served by 3 water utilities providing water to Aiken. Water quality varies by utility and city. Click on the cities below to see detailed reports for your specific area.

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Water Quality Report for ZIP 29808

8 contaminants above EPA health guidelines

These levels represent the worst case across all cities in this ZIP code. Check individual city reports for specific details.

Ethylene dibromide

Found in Aiken

0.031 PPB
Guideline: 0 PPB
Gross Alpha Activity

Found in Aiken

2.88 pCi/L
Guideline: 0 pCi/L
Bromodichloromethane

Found in Aiken

5.16 PPB
Guideline: 0 PPB
Lead

Found in Aiken

0.000895 PPM
Guideline: 0 PPM
0.00548 PPM
Guideline: 0 PPM
3.67 pCi/L
Guideline: 0 pCi/L
3.6 pCi/L
Guideline: 0 pCi/L
Uranium

Found in Aiken

0.011 PPM
Guideline: 0 PPM

Water Utilities Serving ZIP 29808

COLLEGE ACRES PUBLIC W/D (SC0220002)

People Served:

1,357

Contact:
803-649-5619

Water Source:

Groundwater

Contaminants Tested:

135

AIKEN CITY OF (0210001)

People Served:

45,090

Contact:
803-522-4996

Water Source:

Surface water

Contaminants Tested:

138

MONTMORENCI W/D (SC0220008)

People Served:

3,834

Contact:
803-648-9920

Water Source:

Groundwater

Contaminants Tested:

133

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Best Water Filters for Aiken (ZIP 29808)

Based on the contaminants found in your area, we recommend NSF-certified water filters that can remove the specific contaminants above health guidelines.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Aiken Tap Water

Is the tap water safe in Aiken, South Carolina (ZIP 29808)?

Tap water in Aiken, South Carolina (ZIP 29808) has 10 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs) in at least one of the 1 city served. We recommend reviewing the detailed city reports below and considering a certified water filter for additional protection.

Which water utilities serve ZIP code 29808?

ZIP code 29808 is served by 3 water utilities: COLLEGE ACRES PUBLIC W/D (SC0220002), AIKEN CITY OF (0210001), MONTMORENCI W/D (SC0220008).

How do I pay my water bill in Aiken (ZIP 29808)?

AIKEN CITY OF (0210001) (the largest utility serving ZIP 29808) handles billing for most Aiken addresses. Call 803-522-4996 to pay your bill or set up online payments. Other utilities serve smaller pockets of this ZIP — check the utility list below if you don't recognize AIKEN CITY OF (0210001).

What contaminants are in Aiken water (ZIP 29808)?

Water testing in ZIP 29808 found 8 contaminants above EPA health guidelines: Ethylene dibromide, Gross Alpha Activity, Bromodichloromethane, Lead, Dichloroacetic Acid (DCA), and more.

Should I use a water filter in Aiken (ZIP 29808)?

Yes, we recommend using an NSF-certified water filter for ZIP 29808 because 10 contaminants are above EPA health guidelines. Reverse osmosis systems or under-sink filters certified to remove the specific contaminants found in your water are recommended.

What cities are in ZIP code 29808?

ZIP code 29808 serves Aiken, South Carolina.

How we built this page

Water-quality data on this page comes from public federal and state records for the 3 utilityies serving ZIP 29808. We refresh each utility's record whenever its underlying source publishes new data.

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