Moncks Corner Water Quality

South Carolina

Health Violations

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.

10
Water Systems
118,182
Population Served
3
Total Violations
3
Health-Based Violations

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moncks Corner, South Carolina water safe to drink?
Moncks Corner is served by 10 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 118,182 people. 3 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Moncks Corner have?
Moncks Corner water systems have a total of 3 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 3 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Moncks Corner water?
Health-based violations for Moncks Corner water systems include the following contaminants: 5200, 8000. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Moncks Corner?
10 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Moncks Corner, South Carolina, collectively covering approximately 118,182 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Moncks Corner get its drinking water?
Moncks Corner's water supply comes from 10 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Moncks Corner?
Yes, 7 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, reporting a combined 1.6M lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

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.

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