Water Quality in Charleston, SC (29438)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 29438.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 25 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are5 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 53% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
2,826
Population
25
Water Systems
5
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (25)
Charleston Water System (Sc1010001)
Mt Pleasant Water Works (1010002)
I-95 Rest Area
Edisto Beach Town Of (Sc1510006)
All resolvedE Whitson Brooks
Edisto Water Co
Jungle Shores
Fishing Creek Poa (Sc1550002)
All resolvedTumbleton'S Labor Camp
Tumbleton Farms-Edisto
Edisto Island School
Old Post Office Restaurant (Sc1070247)
Rock Pit
Edistonian Gen
Builders Firstsource (Sc1074006)
Bluefin Cantina (Sc1072017)
Edisto Island Serpentarium (Sc1070684)
Trinity Episcopal Church (1079013)
Edisto Daycare
Oyster Park Poa (Sc1070256)
All resolvedEdisto Center (Sc1070908)
Flowers Oyster
Mains Market (1070971)
Collins Pavill
Edisto Beach-Ro Unit (1580001)
Contaminants Found
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Charleston (29438) has more violations than 53% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 5, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.