Is Greenville tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Greenville's tap water meets all EPA standards and scores well on our analysis. It is generally safe to drink though filtration can improve taste and provide extra precaution.

82/100
Purity Score
2
Issues Found
1.8 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

2 Issues Detected in Greenville

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Greenville

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.1 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Greenville
South Carolina

296,012,960,529,607 · Table Rock and Lake Keowee

Greenville, SC Water Quality Report

Low Risk Updated March 2026 70,635 residents
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82
Purity Score

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
1.8 ppb
Nitrate
0.3 mg/L
Arsenic
0.1 mg/L
Hardness
1.8 gpg

Health Insights

  • 1
    Chlorine levels may affect the taste of Greenville's tap water. A carbon filter improves flavor.

Score

82 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Greenville tap water is sourced from Table Rock and Lake Keowee and treated by Greenville Water System. Overall purity score: 82/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Greenville Water FAQ

Is Greenville SC tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Greenville tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 82/100 (Good) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does Greenville SC use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Greenville uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.3 ppm. Chloramine is harder to remove than free chlorine and requires a catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis filter. Standard Brita-style pitchers will NOT remove chloramine.
How hard is Greenville SC water and what is the TDS level?
Greenville water hardness is 1.8 grains per gallon (soft) with a TDS of 50 ppm (excellent). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Greenville SC drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Greenville drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Greenville?
Based on Greenville's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Greenville has elevated chlorine residuals. An under-sink carbon filter removes chlorine and disinfection byproducts at the tap.

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • Greenville Water System CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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