Moncks Corner Tap Water Quality Report
Moncks Corner's water has 2 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 2 above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029). We recommend using a certified water filter.
2 other systems serving parts of Moncks Corner report results above guidelines — check which system bills you. BCWSA LAKE MOULTRIE ESTATES (0820004) (2 above guidelines), MEPKIN ABBEY (SC0870972) (2 above guidelines)
Water system
MONCKS CORNER CITY OF (SC0810001)
4 other systems also serve parts of Moncks Corner. See their figures
People Served
7,440
Health-based violations since 2020
0
MONCKS CORNER CITY OF (SC0810001). EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
Sep 2024 · MONCKS CORNER CITY OF (SC0810001)
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is Moncks Corner Tap Water Safe to Drink?
We strongly recommend using a certified water filter to reduce exposure: Moncks Corner's water has 4 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines. Check our filter recommendations below for NSF-certified options that can remove the specific contaminants found in Moncks Corner's water.
MONCKS CORNER CITY OF (SC0810001), Moncks Corner's water system, serves 7,440 people. 4 other systems also serve parts of Moncks Corner. Each system's results are listed under its own name, never added to MONCKS CORNER CITY OF (SC0810001)'s. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for MONCKS CORNER CITY OF (SC0810001) is from Sep 2024.
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Moncks Corner Water Service Areas
What these numbers actually mean for Moncks Corner, SC
We read Moncks Corner, SC’s published record and send you a short report — which findings warrant a decision, which to ignore, and what to do about it. Including when the answer is nothing.
- 2 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 2 above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029) and 1 contaminant with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file)
- 35 results on file
- 23 PFAS compounds on record
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Fluoride in Moncks Corner's water
MONCKS CORNER CITY OF (SC0810001)
PWSID SC0810001
No fluoride level in our data for MONCKS CORNER CITY OF (SC0810001). Your utility's annual water quality report (CCR) lists it.
O HAYNES SYSTEM (0850014)
PWSID SC0850014
O HAYNES SYSTEM (0850014) reported 0.73 mg/L, at or above the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation and below the 1.5 mg/L WHO guideline value and NTP neurodevelopment review level.
BCWSA LAKE MOULTRIE ESTATES (0820004)
PWSID SC0820004
No fluoride level in our data for BCWSA LAKE MOULTRIE ESTATES (0820004). Your utility's annual water quality report (CCR) lists it.
GARNETT MHP (SC0860058)
PWSID SC0860058
GARNETT MHP (SC0860058) reported 0.875 mg/L, at or above the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation and below the 1.5 mg/L WHO guideline value and NTP neurodevelopment review level.
MEPKIN ABBEY (SC0870972)
PWSID SC0870972
MEPKIN ABBEY (SC0870972) reported 1.15 mg/L, at or above the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation and below the 1.5 mg/L WHO guideline value and NTP neurodevelopment review level.
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Recommended Water Filters for Moncks Corner
Based on Moncks Corner's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA's health goals (MCLGs) or legal limits (MCL).
Culligan
ZeroWater
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
1.9 gpm
Daily Production
1 gpd
Highlights:
- Compact design
- Easy to set up
- Affordable
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-401 certified
Removes 19 contaminants:
+14 more
Strontium, Molybdenum, Fluoride, Uranium, Lead, Total PFAS, Chlorine, 25, Phosphorus, Bicarbonate, Calcium, Carbonate, Magnesium, Sodium
Santevia
Bath Filter
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.36 gpm
Highlights:
- Organic cotton design reduces plastic used in construction
- Affordable upfront & ongoing cost
- The only bath filter that removed 100% chlorine with “normal” faster faucet flow
Removes 1 contaminants:
Waterdrop
A1
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
1 gpm
Highlights:
- Performance certified
- Lower price than Philips
- Hot water dispensing
- Compact design
Removes 5 contaminants:
Whirlpool Corporation
W11256135
NSF Certified:
Capacity
1001 gal
Filter Life
3 mo
Flow Rate
0.7 gpm
Removes 19 contaminants:
+14 more
Benzene, Carbofuran, Chlorine (Free), Chlorine (Total), Chlorine Dioxide, Chlorobenzene, Cryptosporidium, Ethylbenzene, Lead, Mercury, Metolachlor, Tetrachloroethylene, Toxaphene, Turbidity
Verify Your Water Quality with Independent Testing
With 2 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 2 above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029) and 1 contaminant with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file), independent laboratory testing provides a second opinion and can track changes over time.
SimpleLab
Advanced Home Water Test
$269
Comprehensive water analysis testing over 200 contaminants including bacteria, heavy metals, and chemical compounds.
Tap Score
PFAS Forever Chemicals Test
$339.95
Specialized test for PFOA, PFOS, and 24 other forever chemicals. Essential for areas near military bases, airports, or industrial sites.
Tap Score
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9) Test
$275
Tests for disinfection byproducts formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter in water treatment.
With 4 contaminants above health guidelines, you may want to explore water purification options. Learn how to make distilled water at home for applications like humidifiers, CPAP machines, and baby formula.
What Moncks Corner's water readings can explain
Utility-reported data for Moncks Corner includes a chlorine-based disinfectant — the readings behind these common tap water questions. We publish a city-level hardness figure for Moncks Corner, resolved from its water systems where they report one and estimated from county sampling where they do not. Each page starts with the hot-tap and cold-tap check, then shows what your own water system reported.
On a private well near Moncks Corner? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Berkeley County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Water softener cost and installation in Moncks Corner
Moncks Corner's tap water has an estimated 1.2 grains per gallon (20.0 mg/L, county sampling in Berkeley County) — soft on the USGS scale, below the range where scale is usually worth treating.
Water softener cost for an estimated 1.2 gpg water in Moncks Corner — equipment and local installation labour for your ZIP code, with the sizing arithmetic shown in full. For the national picture first, read what a water softener costs — equipment, installation labour and ten-year ownership, each separated out. For South Carolina as a whole, read water softener cost in South Carolina — priced against the plumber wage published for the state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Moncks Corner Tap Water
Moncks Corner's water has 2 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 2 above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029). We strongly recommend using a certified water filter to reduce exposure to these contaminants. Check our filter recommendations below for NSF-certified options that can remove the specific contaminants found in Moncks Corner's water.
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