What was found in ZIP 29486
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 575 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM (SC1010001) · 327,422 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 520 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM (SC1010001) · 327,422 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 138.5 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM (SC1010001) · 327,422 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 100 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM (SC1010001) · 327,422 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 35.5 µg/L 59% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM (SC1010001) · 327,422 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 44.405 µg/L — GOOSE CREEK CITY OF (SC0810004) · 43,744 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 26.075 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM (SC1010001) · 327,422 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 42.49 µg/L — GOOSE CREEK CITY OF (SC0810004) · 43,744 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 26.519 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM (SC1010001) · 327,422 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 12.703 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM (SC1010001) · 327,422 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 21.245 µg/L — GOOSE CREEK CITY OF (SC0810004) · 43,744 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 14.0875 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM (SC1010001) · 327,422 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.971 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM (SC1010001) · 327,422 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 13.9 µg/L — GOOSE CREEK CITY OF (SC0810004) · 43,744 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.62 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM (SC1010001) · 327,422 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 12.272 µg/L — GOOSE CREEK CITY OF (SC0810004) · 43,744 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.608 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM (SC1010001) · 327,422 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 11.85 µg/L — GOOSE CREEK CITY OF (SC0810004) · 43,744 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 11.54 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM (SC1010001) · 327,422 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 9.87 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM (SC1010001) · 327,422 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 8.2815 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM (SC1010001) · 327,422 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.708 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM (SC1010001) · 327,422 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 7.576 µg/L — GOOSE CREEK CITY OF (SC0810004) · 43,744 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0065 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM (SC1010001) · 327,422 people · 2025 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0047 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM (SC1010001) · 327,422 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0065 µg/L — GOOSE CREEK CITY OF (SC0810004) · 43,744 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0043 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM (SC1010001) · 327,422 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0052 µg/L — GOOSE CREEK CITY OF (SC0810004) · 43,744 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0044 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM (SC1010001) · 327,422 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0047 µg/L — GOOSE CREEK CITY OF (SC0810004) · 43,744 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0038 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM (SC1010001) · 327,422 people · 2025 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0035 mg/L 23% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM (SC1010001) · 327,422 people · 2024 | 2/2 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 29486
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| CHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM (SC1010001) | SC | 327,422 |
| GOOSE CREEK CITY OF (SC0810004) | SC | 43,744 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 29486 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 29486 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 29486. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 29486?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 29486. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 29486's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Nitrate, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.