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)

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

Awendaw Town Of (Sc1010504)

All resolved
Groundwater 713 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Wetlands Truck Stop

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

The Bent Rod (Sc1070236)

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Zion Day Care Center

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Windwood Farm Home (Sc1070963)

1 health-based
Groundwater 33 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.24 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Zion Ame Church Day Care

Groundwater 31 people served
0 violations

Sterling Seafood

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Seewee Outpost (1079001)

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

See Wee Supply Co.

Purchased surface water 26 people served
0 violations

Buckshot Restaurant (Sc1072010)

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Wyndham Seafood

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Cape Romain Nwr Seewee V (Sc1070678)

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Buckshot Carry Out (1072008)S3

Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

Cape Romain New - Moores (1070653)

Groundwater 9 people served
0 violations

Funky Little Kitchen (1072009)S3

Groundwater 3 people served
0 violations

Creative Counter Tops (1040001)

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Marsh Carolina Cantina (Sc1070987)

Groundwater 0
0 violations

See Wee Supply Co (1072001)

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
3.5 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: 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.

Fewer violations 43th 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.

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.

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