Southern Shops
SC · CDP

Is Southern Shops, SC Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Southern Shops, SC tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Contaminants including lithium have been detected at or below guideline thresholds.

4Water systems
1ZIP codes
0%ZIPs above EPA guideline
Metro areaSpartanburg, SC
Latest data2025-09-30

Where Does Southern Shops Get Its Water?

Water in Southern Shops, SC is provided by 4 public water systems: LCF WATER DISTRICT (SC4220010), SPARTANBURG WATER SYSTEM (4210001), INMAN CAMPOBELLO W/D (4220002) and METRO SUBDISTRICT B (4220003).

How Is Southern Shops Tap Water Treated?

Treated water is disinfected using free chlorine. Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration) and direct filtration.

What's in Southern Shops Tap Water?

The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Southern Shops public water systems. All detected levels fall at or below EPA health guidelines in this dataset.

ContaminantPeak detectedEPA guidelineZIPs detectedStatus
lithium 9 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
PFTrDA 0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L 1 ZIP Within guideline
PFBA 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
8:2 FTS 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
6:2 FTS 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline

Health Risk Profile for Southern Shops

Current EPA monitoring data for Southern Shops shows contaminant levels within guideline thresholds across all ZIP codes in this dataset. As with all public water systems, sensitive populations may choose to use a certified filter for additional peace of mind.

Best Broad-Spectrum Filters for This Water Profile

This city profile includes PFAS detections, chlorine disinfection, and other dissolved contaminants. Reverse osmosis (RO) systems certified under NSF/ANSI 58 provide broad reduction coverage; for PFAS specifically, confirm NSF/ANSI P473 or equivalent PFAS reduction certification.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southern Shops Tap Water

Is Southern Shops tap water safe to drink?

Southern Shops tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Sensitive populations may still choose to use a certified filter as a precaution.

What contaminants are in Southern Shops tap water?

The most commonly detected contaminants in Southern Shops water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, PFBA. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.

Where does Southern Shops get its drinking water?

Southern Shops receives water from 4 public water systems, including LCF WATER DISTRICT (SC4220010).

Do I need a water filter in Southern Shops?

Current data does not show guideline exceedances in Southern Shops. A certified filter can still reduce trace contaminants and improve taste for households that prefer filtered water.

How often is Southern Shops tap water tested?

Public water systems in Southern Shops are required by the EPA to test for regulated contaminants on schedules ranging from daily (for microbials and disinfectants) to annual or triennial (for many chemical contaminants). Results are published in annual Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs). The data on this page reflects the most recent available EPA monitoring results, with the latest sample date of 2025-09-30.

Tap water reports by ZIP in Southern Shops

Water utilities serving Southern Shops, SC

Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.

Modeled boundaries are shown with a dashed outline. Outlines appear when service-area boundary data is available for this ZIP.

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