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Broadway W&s District (0420008)

Anderson, SC · serves 9,586 · Purchased surface waterSC0420008
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All monitored contaminants within federal limits. Last updated from the most recent CCR and EPA monitoring data available.
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Measured in your 2025 water report
From your utility's Consumer Confidence Report · 4 contaminants tested
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Lead & copper — tested at your tap
Copper▸
0.08 mg/L
Reference: Action level
Federal Lead and Copper Rule action level. Legally enforceable. Exceeding it triggers required corrective action by the utility.
What is it?
Leaches from copper household plumbing and pipes. Some copper is a normal part of drinking water infrastructure.
Why it matters
Short-term exposure above the action level of 1.3 mg/L can cause gastrointestinal distress. Long-term exposure can cause liver and kidney damage. At typical detected levels (well below the AL), copper is not a health concern.
What to do
If above the action level, run your tap for 30 seconds before drinking. Copper levels decrease as water flows through the pipes.
Disinfection byproducts
HAA5▸
18 µg/L
Reference: MCL
Federal Maximum Contaminant Level. The legally enforceable EPA drinking-water standard.
What is it?
Another group of disinfection byproducts formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. HAA5 measures the five most common species.
Why it matters
Long-term exposure above the MCL of 60 µg/L (0.060 mg/L) is associated with increased cancer risk. Like THMs, the MCL is based on a running annual average.
What to do
Activated carbon filters can reduce HAA5. If your system consistently approaches the limit, a reverse osmosis filter provides more complete removal.
TTHM▸
46 µg/L
Reference: MCL
Federal Maximum Contaminant Level. The legally enforceable EPA drinking-water standard.
What is it?
Formed when chlorine used to disinfect water reacts with natural organic matter. Includes chloroform, bromoform, and related compounds. The trade-off: disinfection prevents waterborne disease, but creates these byproducts.
Why it matters
Long-term exposure above the MCL of 80 µg/L (0.080 mg/L) is associated with increased cancer risk and possible reproductive effects. The MCL is based on a running annual average, not a single sample.
What to do
If your system is near or above the limit, an activated carbon filter (including pitcher filters like Brita) can reduce THMs. Running water for a minute before drinking also helps, as THMs are volatile and dissipate.
Disinfectants — MRDL
Chlorine▸
0.9 mg/L
Reference: MRDL
Federal Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level. Legally enforceable EPA limit on residual disinfectant concentration in distributed water.
What is it?
Added intentionally to kill bacteria and viruses. A chlorine residual in your tap water means the disinfection is still active through the distribution system — this is by design.
Why it matters
The MRDL of 4 mg/L is the maximum allowed. Typical levels are 0.5–2 mg/L. Chlorine at normal levels is not a health concern — the disease risk from untreated water is far greater.
What to do
If you don't like the taste, let water sit in an open pitcher for 30 minutes or use an activated carbon filter. Both remove chlorine taste and odor.
% of limit

CCR data in early access — values are extracted from utility PDFs and may contain errors. Verify with your utility's 2025 CCR report.

Source: BROADWAY W&S DISTRICT (0420008) Consumer Confidence Report 2025 · Extracted by WaterScore
Measured data
Private Well Risk

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Water Sources

Anderson draws from surface water — 0410011 Belton-Honea Path W/A (P04156) and 0420011 Anderson Regional W/S (P04114). Drought directly affects reservoir levels and river flow. ⚠️ This region is currently under extreme drought conditions — reservoir and river levels may be reduced.

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