Water Quality in Charleston, SC (29483)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 29483.
Active Health Violations
11 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 84% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
59,186
Population
50
Water Systems
29
Violations (5yr)
11
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (50)
Charleston Water System (Sc1010001)
Bcwsa Sangaree W/D (0820002)
Mt Pleasant Water Works (1010002)
Summerville Cpw (Sc1810003)
Goose Creek City Of (Sc0810004)
Dcwa Knightsville (1820001)
Dcws Ashley Phosphate (Sc1820008)
All resolvedLincolnville Town Of (Sc1010007)
Dcws/Clay Field Drive (Sc1850014)
Dcws Southern Palms (Sc1850011)
Ridgeville Industrial Campus (Sc1830031)
Dcws Woodland High School (1870119)
Dcws Edisto Tribal Council (1850010)
Dcwa Tranquil Acres (1820003)
Knightsville
O Black
O Black
O Black
D S Dukes Iii Mayor
Dcws Reevesville (Sc1820002)
Dcwa Calomet Valley (1850009)
Heron'S Walk Phase 1 (Sc1850017)
O Black
Dcws Caleb Court (Sc1850015)
Dcws Conoflow (Sc1820007)
Dcws I-95 (Sc1870914)
3 health-basedDcws Building (1870903)
Dcws Highway 17a (1820009)
All resolvedSandhill Mhp
Sandy Run Mhp (Sc0860037)
8 health-basedLocklair'S Landing (Sc0870853)
Edistonian General Store
Dorchester Shrine Club (Sc1870906)
Bellwright Ind
Homecoming Subdivision (Sc1850016)
Uncle Dan Bar-B-Que
Dennys Tp
Bishop Jerden Conference Ctr (Sc1070960)
Driggers Mhp (0860001)
Kuhn Equipment Sales Company (Sc1874005)
Janki (0870962)
Givhan'S Community School (1870100)
All resolvedD'S General Store (0870958)
O Moooo Comm Care Home (0870003)
Unknown (Liz)
Greater St James Ame Church (0870141)
First Stop (3870908)
New Hope Cntr For Children (0870004)S3
Dcwa Stratton Capers (1820006)
Dcwa Sprucewood (1820005)
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Charleston (29483) has more violations than 84% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 29.
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.
Activated Carbon Filter
Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.
Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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.