Water Quality in Charleston, SC (29429)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 29429.
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 2 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 43% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
4,479
Population
20
Water Systems
3
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (20)
Charleston Water System (Sc1010001)
Mt Pleasant Water Works (1010002)
Awendaw Town Of (Sc1010504)
All resolvedWetlands Truck Stop
The Bent Rod (Sc1070236)
Zion Day Care Center
Windwood Farm Home (Sc1070963)
1 health-basedZion Ame Church Day Care
Sterling Seafood
Seewee Outpost (1079001)
See Wee Supply Co.
Buckshot Restaurant (Sc1072010)
Wyndham Seafood
Cape Romain Nwr Seewee V (Sc1070678)
Buckshot Carry Out (1072008)S3
Cape Romain New - Moores (1070653)
Funky Little Kitchen (1072009)S3
Creative Counter Tops (1040001)
Marsh Carolina Cantina (Sc1070987)
See Wee Supply Co (1072001)
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2022
How Does This Compare?
Charleston (29429) has more violations than 43% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 3.
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.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 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.