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Water Quality in Charleston, SC

57 water systems serving 338,081 people

City Overview

57
Water Systems
338.1K
People Served
26.6 ppb
Avg Lead Level
None
Open Violations
Lead Risk: High Risk

Average lead detection across Charleston water systems is 26.6 ppb (Elevated). The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 3 systems have triggered action level violations.

Violation Summary

Total violations on record258
Health-based violations40
Lead action level violations3
Open (unresolved) violations0

Water Systems in Charleston

CHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM (SC1010001)
Community Water System · PWSID: SC1010001 · Surface Water
327.4K
served
3.5 ppb
lead
CHARLESTON AFB
Community Water System · PWSID: SC1010501 · Purchased Surface Water
3.0K
served
No data
lead
CHARLESTON SOUTHERN UNIV
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: SC1070146 · Purchased Surface Water
2.3K
served
250.0 ppb
lead
Clean
TWIN B MOBILE MANOR
Community Water System · PWSID: SC1060065 · Purchased Surface Water
1.0K
served
19.5 ppb
lead
Clean
CHARLESTON NAVAL SHIPYRD
Community Water System · PWSID: SC1010502 · Purchased Surface Water
925
served
No data
lead
BAYER CORPORATION
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: SC0830007 · Surface Water
845
served
49.0 ppb
lead
DUPONT-COOPER RIVER
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: SC0830008 · Surface Water
800
served
5.0 ppb
lead
CC BLANEY SCHOOL
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: SC1070125 · Groundwater
350
served
No data
lead
Clean
CLOVERLEAF MHP
Community Water System · PWSID: SC1860008 · Purchased Surface Water
118
served
No data
lead
Clean
WESTOVER
Community Water System · PWSID: SC2450008 · Groundwater
112
served
No data
lead
WASSAMASSAW PLANTATION (SC0874007)
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: SC0874007 · Groundwater
90
served
No data
lead
Clean
INN AT MIDDLETON PLACE (SC1870400)
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: SC1870400 · Groundwater
85
served
No data
lead
Clean
MIDDLETON PLACE (SC1870902)
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: SC1870902 · Groundwater
85
served
1.2 ppb
lead
CLOVERLEAF MHP
Community Water System · PWSID: SC0860052 · Groundwater
85
served
0.0 ppb
lead
Clean
LARIMER CENTER
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: SC1070208 · Groundwater
68
served
No data
lead
Clean
ST LUKES CTR
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: SC1070206 · Groundwater
62
served
No data
lead
Clean
EAST COOPER CHILD CARE C
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: SC1070144 · Groundwater
60
served
No data
lead
Clean
ESAU JENKINS
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: SC1070004 · Groundwater
55
served
0.0 ppb
lead
LAKEVIEW TR PK
Community Water System · PWSID: SC1060003 · Groundwater
51
served
No data
lead
Clean
FIVE SPRINGS WATER COMPANY(SC3730021)
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: SC3730021 · Groundwater
26
served
No data
lead
Clean

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charleston tap water safe to drink?

Some water systems in Charleston have detected elevated lead levels. While municipal treatment meets EPA standards, lead can leach from older home plumbing. Consider using a certified filter if your home was built before 1986.

What is the water quality in Charleston, South Carolina?

Charleston has 57 public water systems serving approximately 338,081 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 26.6 ppb. There are 258 total violations on record.

Does Charleston have lead in the water?

EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 26.6 ppb across Charleston's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 3 systems have triggered lead action level violations.

How many water utilities serve Charleston?

57 public water systems are registered in Charleston, South Carolina with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 338,081 people.

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