Is Spartanburg tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Spartanburg'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
1.5 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

2 Issues Detected in Spartanburg

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Spartanburg

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.1 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Spartanburg
South Carolina

293,012,930,229,303 · South Pacolet River and Lake Bowen

Is Spartanburg Tap Water Safe? Full Analysis

Low Risk Updated March 2026 58,583 residents
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82
Purity Score

Spartanburg's drinking water is sourced from South Pacolet River and Lake Bowen and treated by Spartanburg Water. This analysis covers PFAS testing, hardness, chlorine levels, lead risk, and overall safety.

Contaminant Levels

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

Health Insights

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

Score

82 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Spartanburg tap water is sourced from South Pacolet River and Lake Bowen and treated by Spartanburg Water. Overall purity score: 82/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Spartanburg Water FAQ

Is Spartanburg SC tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg SC use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg SC water and what is the TDS level?
Spartanburg water hardness is 1.5 grains per gallon (soft) with a TDS of 45 ppm (excellent). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Spartanburg SC drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Spartanburg drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Spartanburg?
Based on Spartanburg's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Spartanburg has elevated chlorine residuals. An under-sink carbon filter removes chlorine and disinfection byproducts at the tap.

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ColumbiaSouth Carolina — 82/100CharlestonSouth Carolina — 82/100GreenvilleSouth Carolina — 82/100North CharlestonSouth Carolina — 82/100Rock HillSouth Carolina — 82/100Mount PleasantSouth Carolina — 82/100

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • Spartanburg Water CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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