Water Quality in Charleston, SC (29414)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 29414.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 5 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 57% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

44,727

Population

11

Water Systems

6

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (11)

Charleston Water System (Sc1010001)

Surface water 327,422 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Mt Pleasant Water Works (1010002)

Purchased surface water 91,500 people served
0 violations

Summerville Cpw (Sc1810003)

Purchased surface water 81,750 people served
0 violations

Dcwa Knightsville (1820001)

Purchased surface water 40,141 people served
0 violations

Dcws Ashley Phosphate (Sc1820008)

All resolved
Purchased surface water 26,076 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Inn At Middleton Place (Sc1870400)

Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations

Middleton Place (Sc1870902)

1 health-based
Groundwater 85 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Middleton Inn

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Santee Forest

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Middleton Place

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Forest Lake Mhp (2160004)

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.2 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Charleston (29414) has more violations than 57% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 6.

Fewer violations 57th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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