Volatile Organic Compounds in South Carolina Well Water

In South Carolina, volatile organic compounds levels average 0.55 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 1.135 ppb. The EPA limit is 5 ppb. Currently 11.8% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 56,640 wells.

Testing for volatile organic compounds in South Carolina typically costs around $98. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for volatile organic compounds cost approximately $4,310.

The risk level for volatile organic compounds in South Carolina is rated as moderate. The state average of 0.55 ppb is 76.9% below the national average of 2.382 ppb.