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Public water-system records for Union, SC from EPA SDWIS.
Union City of (Sc4410001)
PFAS above an official threshold detected in available EPA records.
Reviewed: active/open records as of Q1 2026
City listed in EPA records · Serves 13,076 people
Data from EPA SDWIS
PFAS screening separates EPA UCMR5 drinking-water monitoring from nearby DoD PFAS investigation-site records; EPA samples shown are from Oct 2023 to Jul 2024.
Drinking Water PFAS Monitoring
EPA UCMR5 samples public water systems. These results are separate from nearby PFAS cleanup or investigation-site records.
6 PFAS sample results above EPA limits
Sample period: Oct 2023 to Jul 2024
UCMR5 results are sampled by public water system, not every household. Confirm your water provider before treating these as tap-water results for a specific address.
| Chemical | Concentration (µg/L) | EPA Limit (µg/L) | Sample date | Over Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFOS | 0.0061 | 0.0040 | 2024-07-18 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0059 | 0.0040 | 2024-07-18 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0056 | 0.0040 | 2023-10-10 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0049 | 0.0040 | 2024-04-08 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0046 | 0.0040 | 2024-04-08 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0045 | 0.0040 | 2023-10-10 | Yes |
PFAS detections below EPA limits.
Nearby PFAS Investigation Sites
DoD records are nearby site investigations, not Union drinking-water detections. Record names come from the source database and can be broad.
No DoD PFAS investigation records shown for this report.
EPA ATTAINS records identify assessed water bodies that do not meet water-quality standards for designated uses.
Lower Fairforest Creek
Reported: Nov 2026
Health-relevant causes: Metals (other Than Mercury), Pathogens
Affected uses: Ecological, Recreation
Data from EPA ATTAINS
NPDES permits regulate pollutant discharges into U.S. waterways. Facilities must report compliance quarterly.
Violation records
Last inspected: Dec 2025
Data from EPA ECHO
To investigate water contamination, check the sampling locations, dates and results below. For tap water records, see Drinking water quality above.
Reviewed: source records as of 2026
Review historical EPA air pollution records, including monitoring and facility emissions where available. For current conditions, check local air quality on AirNow.
Union County
Assessment year: 2020
According to EPA, a cancer risk of 30-in-1-million means that for every 1 million people continuously exposed to these air toxics over a 70-year lifetime, an estimated 30 may develop cancer from that exposure. This is in addition to cancer risk from all other causes.
Top modeled source groups
Data from EPA AirToxScreen
No EPA nonattainment designation records shown for this report.
EPA annual monitor summaries describe past measurements. For current air quality, see AirNow.
T.K. Gregg — Spartanburg, South Carolina
Annual mean: 8.6 Micrograms/cubic meter (LC)
Includes measurements flagged for exceptional events.
Observation year: 2025
Data from EPA AQS
Reviewed: source records as of Q4 2025
TRI releases are self-reported annual totals (calendar year 2024). Hover fugitive or stack for definitions.
The Timken Co - Tyger River Plant
Reported: 2024
Reviewed: source query run Nov 2026
Brownfield sites are properties where redevelopment is complicated by the presence of hazardous substances.
Open data source: Search EPA ECHO2 sites with active cleanup or investigation status
101 Porter Street, Union
Reported: Feb 2026
Unknown, Union
Reported: Feb 2026
No release reports shown in this group.
Reviewed: active/open records as of 2018
Data from EPA UST Finder
Reviewed: reporting year 2024
No MSHA mine or extraction site records shown for this report.
Union County, SC
EPA Radon Zone Map (June 2024 release)
Union County is EPA Radon Zone 3 (low potential). EPA defines Zone 3 counties as having predicted average indoor screening levels below 2 pCi/L.
Radon levels can vary from home to home, so EPA recommends testing the property to know its indoor level.
FEMA flood zones describe mapped flood hazards. Look up a specific address with FEMA.
No FEMA flood-zone records shown for this report.
Results use an earlier stored RMP inventory. Current EPA ECHO location coverage is unverified.
EPA ECHO lists facilities linked to the Risk Management Program. Results include facilities with locations that can be matched. Records may be historical. Current operations, chemical inventories, and recent accident history are unverified.
PHMSA tracks incidents involving natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines. Incidents include leaks, ruptures, and explosions.
No records dated within the last 5 years surfaced for this city report.
Reviewed: last 5 years
Data from PHMSA
Health outcomes from County Health Rankings. Values shown alongside state and national averages.
Union County, South CarolinaPop. 26,752
County Health Rankings edition: 2024
Premature Death
Poor or Fair Health
Poor Physical Health Days
Poor Mental Health Days
Adult Smoking
Adult Obesity
Air Pollution - Particulate Matter
Drinking water violation indicator
Diabetes Prevalence
Life Expectancy
| Indicator | County | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premature Death | 15,926 | 10,318 | 7,972 |
| Poor or Fair Health | 22.2% | 16.1% | 14.2% |
| Poor Physical Health Days | 4.6 | 3.8 | 3.3 |
| Poor Mental Health Days | 6.3 | 5.4 | 4.8 |
| Adult Smoking | 23.7% | 16.3% | 15.0% |
| Adult Obesity | 41.1% | 36.4% | 34.0% |
| Air Pollution - Particulate Matter | 8.6 | 8.3 | 7.3 |
| Drinking water violation indicator | Yes | N/A | N/A |
| Diabetes Prevalence | 13.4% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| Life Expectancy | 69.9 | 75.2 | 77.6 |
EPA testing found PFAS in water samples from Union City of (Sc4410001). Results dated Oct 10, 2023 to Jul 18, 2024 include PFPeA at 0.0034 to 0.0119 micrograms per liter and PFHxA at 0.0031 to 0.0082 micrograms per liter.
Check with the utility that serves your address for its testing results.
The EPA drinking water records available here list no violations for Union City of (Sc4410001).
Check your water bill to identify the utility serving your address. Ask that utility about current drinking water advisories.
Nearby EPA monitoring stations provide annual air quality measurements for Union.
The monitoring station at T.K. Gregg, Spartanburg, South Carolina recorded an annual average of 8.6 Micrograms/cubic meter (LC) for fine particles (PM2.5) in 2025.
The radon data for Union covers Union County. EPA places this area in Zone 3, with a predicted average indoor radon screening level below 2 picocuries per liter.
No Superfund sites were returned for this city report.
This city report shows 3 brownfield sites: Former Porter Street Manufacturing Site; Union Mill; Union Mill.
EPA Superfund recordsView on EPA ECHOView on EPA ECHOView on EPA ECHO
The county data for Union reports a life expectancy of 69.9 years in Union County, South Carolina.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
The county data for Union reports 15,926 years of life lost to deaths before age 75 per 100,000 residents in Union County, South Carolina. This measure adds up the years lost to early deaths and adjusts for differences in population age.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
The county data for Union lists fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) at 8.6 micrograms per cubic meter in Union County, South Carolina.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
Federal pipeline records list an incident involving Union Utility Dept, City of near Union on Apr 11, 2018. The reported release was natural gas.