Water Quality Data
Five PFAS compounds have been detected in Summerville CPW water, which serves Nexton, Cane Bay, Carnes Crossroads, and greater Summerville. PFUnA was measured at 1,183 times the EWG health advisory level. Summerville CPW has begun a $96 million remediation project targeting completion between 2029 and 2031.
Source: EWG Tap Water Database, Summerville CPW (zip 29483)
| Compound | Detected Level (ppt) | EWG Advisory (ppt) | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFUnA | 11.83 ppt | 0.01 ppt | 1,183x |
| PFOS | 8.0 ppt | 0.4 ppt | 20x |
| PFOA | 2.1 ppt | 0.1 ppt | 21x |
| PFHxS | 6.5 ppt | 1.0 ppt | 6.5x |
| PFBS | 5.8 ppt | 1.0 ppt | 5.8x |
Source: EWG Tap Water Database, Summerville CPW (zip 29483). ppt = parts per trillion. EWG health advisory levels are non-regulatory guidelines set by the Environmental Working Group.
Summerville CPW has committed to a $96 million infrastructure remediation project to address PFAS contamination at the utility level. The project targets completion between 2029 and 2031.
Until the remediation project is complete, PFAS compounds will continue to be present in treated tap water delivered to homes in Summerville, Nexton, Cane Bay, Carnes Crossroads, and surrounding communities. CPW has recommended that homeowners consider point-of-use filtration as an interim measure.
The remediation timeline means Summerville homeowners face a 3-5 year window during which their tap water will contain detectable PFAS levels. This is not manufactured urgency, it is the published project timeline from the utility itself.
NSF/ANSI 53 certified point-of-use reverse osmosis is the cert-matched solution for PFAS reduction at the kitchen tap. This certification means the system has been independently tested and verified to reduce specific contaminants including certain PFAS compounds.
Standard water softeners address hardness (calcium and magnesium) but are not designed or certified for PFAS reduction. If PFAS is your concern, confirm that the system you are considering carries NSF/ANSI 53 certification specifically.
Pristine Water Networks installs Puronics systems that carry both NSF/ANSI 42 and NSF/ANSI 53 certifications. See our services and published pricing.
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