Water Quality in Charleston, SC (29458)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 29458.

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 is also 1 monitoring/reporting violation.

More violations than 36% of US ZIP codes.

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

2,505

Population

26

Water Systems

2

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (26)

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

Cape Romain School (Sc1070140)

Groundwater 198 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.33 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

T W Graham Co (Sc1072002)

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Sweet Charity

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Wedge Planatation Ii

Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations

St James-Santee Fhc Inc (Sc1070006)

1 health-based
Groundwater 26 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Mcclell Seafood

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Carolina Seafood #2

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Mcclellanville Diner (Sc1070234)

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Shree Food Mart (Sc1070915)

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Village Seafood

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Village Creations

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Anchor Cafe

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Ruthies Rest

Purchased surface water 26 people served
0 violations

St James South Santee Co (Sc1070968)

Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

Bowles Com Home

Groundwater 16 people served
0 violations

Carolina Seafood #1 (Sc1070249)

Groundwater 15 people served
0 violations

Carolina Seafood #3 (Sc1070246)

Groundwater 15 people served
0 violations

Bull Bay Seafood (Sc1030011)

Groundwater 7 people served
0 violations

International Center

Groundwater 3 people served
0 violations

Bull'S Bay Seafood Wshdn

Groundwater 3 people served
0 violations

St James-Santee Fhc Inc (2270001)

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Sc Crab Co

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Palmetto Store The (1070922)

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Fort'S Meat Market

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.33 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2024

How Does This Compare?

Charleston (29458) has more violations than 36% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 2.

Fewer violations 36th 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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