Moncks Corner Water Quality
South Carolina
The tap water in Moncks Corner, South Carolina is served by 10 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 118,182 people. 3 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 5200 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.
Drinking water in Moncks Corner, South Carolina is delivered through 10 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 118,182 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.
The SDWIS record for Moncks Corner shows 3 total violations across all 10 systems, of which 3 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 5200, 8000. 7 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.
A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the South Carolina drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.
Community Water Systems
| System Name | Pop. Served | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCWSA SANGAREE W/D (0820002) | 95,345 | 0 | Clean |
| BCWSA EAST COOPER (SC0820009) | 12,933 | 0 | Clean |
| MONCKS CORNER CITY OF (SC0810001) | 8,956 | 0 | Clean |
| BCWSA SINEATH MHP (0850018) | 594 | 0 | Clean |
| BCWSA LAKE MOULTRIE ESTATES (0820004) | 156 | 0 | Clean |
| BUTLERS MHP (SC0860063) | 77 | 2 | Health |
| GARNETT MHP (SC0860058) | 41 | 1 | Health |
| MEPKIN ABBEY (SC0870972) | 30 | 0 | Clean |
| LAKE MOULTRIE REGIONAL WS (SC0820008) | 25 | 0 | Clean |
| LAKE MARION REGIONAL WATER SYS (3820003) | 25 | 0 | Clean |
Does this city have health-based water violations?
Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.
| Contaminant | Begin Date |
|---|---|
| 5200 | 2024-10-17 |
| 5200 | 2024-10-17 |
| 8000 | 2017-06-01 |
TRI Facilities in Moncks Corner
| Facility | Total Releases |
|---|---|
| Cr Bard | 623.2K lbs |
| Sea Fox Boat Co Inc. | 469.9K lbs |
| Alpek Polyester USA LLC Cooper River Plant | 337.5K lbs |
| Freeman Boatworks LLC | 210.1K lbs |
| Parker Hannifin Corp Mt Holly Facility | 3.9K lbs |
| Du Pont Cooper River Plant | 95 lbs |
| Concrete Supply Co Llc-Moncks Corner | 13 lbs |
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About This Data
Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.
A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.
TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.