South Carolina — 6th District
119th Congress · 113 ZIP codes · Avg score 82/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-17
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-07-17
ZipCheckup tracks water safety for 113 ZIP codes in South Carolina's 6th District: the district earns a grade B (82/100). 167 EPA violations on record, 43 health-based.
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
100 ZIP codes tracked in South Carolina's 6th District. Showing top 50 by safety score.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29018 | Bowman | 99 | A | 0 |
| 2 | 29117 | Orangeburg | 99 | A | 0 |
| 3 | 29409 | Charleston | 99 | A | 0 |
| 4 | 29424 | Charleston | 99 | A | 0 |
| 5 | 29849 | Ulmer | 99 | A | 0 |
| 6 | 29921 | Furman | 99 | A | 0 |
| 7 | 29923 | Gifford | 99 | A | 0 |
| 8 | 29457 | Johns Island | 98 | A | 3 |
| 9 | 29415 | North Charleston | 97 | A | 1 |
| 10 | 29419 | North Charleston | 97 | A | 1 |
| 11 | 29564 | Lane | 97 | A | 1 |
| 12 | 29843 | Olar | 96 | A | 3 |
| 13 | 29911 | Brunson | 96 | A | 1 |
| 14 | 29047 | Elloree | 95 | A | 0 |
| 15 | 29081 | Ehrhardt | 95 | A | 0 |
| 16 | 29142 | Santee | 95 | A | 0 |
| 17 | 29162 | Turbeville | 95 | A | 0 |
| 18 | 29425 | Charleston | 95 | A | 0 |
| 19 | 29471 | Reevesville | 95 | A | 0 |
| 20 | 29481 | Smoaks | 95 | A | 0 |
| 21 | 29944 | Varnville | 95 | A | 0 |
| 22 | 29056 | Greeleyville | 94 | A | 2 |
| 23 | 29810 | Allendale | 94 | A | 3 |
| 24 | 29044 | Eastover | 93 | A | 2 |
| 25 | 29208 | Columbia | 93 | A | 5 (2 health) |
| 26 | 29211 | Columbia | 93 | A | 5 (2 health) |
| 27 | 29216 | Columbia | 93 | A | 5 (2 health) |
| 28 | 29217 | Columbia | 93 | A | 5 (2 health) |
| 29 | 29218 | Columbia | 93 | A | 5 (2 health) |
| 30 | 29220 | Columbia | 93 | A | 5 (2 health) |
| 31 | 29225 | Columbia | 93 | A | 5 (2 health) |
| 32 | 29042 | Denmark | 91 | A | 2 (1 health) |
| 33 | 29448 | Harleyville | 91 | A | 4 (4 health) |
| 34 | 29493 | Williams | 91 | A | 1 (1 health) |
| 35 | 29003 | Bamberg | 90 | A | 0 |
| 36 | 29059 | Holly Hill | 90 | A | 0 |
| 37 | 29115 | Orangeburg | 90 | A | 0 |
| 38 | 29116 | Orangeburg | 90 | A | 0 |
| 39 | 29202 | Columbia | 90 | A | 5 (2 health) |
| 40 | 29214 | Columbia | 90 | A | 5 (2 health) |
| 41 | 29402 | Charleston | 90 | A | 0 |
| 42 | 29426 | Adams Run | 90 | A | 0 |
| 43 | 29432 | Branchville | 90 | A | 0 |
| 44 | 29488 | Walterboro | 90 | A | 0 |
| 45 | 29924 | Hampton | 90 | A | 1 |
| 46 | 29939 | Scotia | 90 | A | 7 |
| 47 | 29048 | Eutawville | 89 | A | 3 |
| 48 | 29082 | Lodge | 89 | A | 0 |
| 49 | 29927 | Hardeeville | 89 | A | 2 |
| 50 | 29470 | Ravenel | 88 | A | 7 (2 health) |
Overview
South Carolina's 6th District encompasses 113 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is B (82/100).
167 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 43 are health-based violations. About 37% of tracked ZIP codes have at least one violation.
Top Contaminants
The most frequently cited water quality issues in this district:
- Surface Water Treatment Rule - 61 violations
- Consumer Confidence Report Rule - 28 violations
- Stage 1 DBP Rule - 22 violations
- Total Coliform - 14 violations
- Contaminant 1009 - 14 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1982 (~44 years old). Older homes may have lead pipes or solder - consider a water filter if your home predates 1986.
Data Sources
- Water quality violations: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Congressional district boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau, 119th Congress
- Housing age: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey
Updated daily. Data covers 113 ZIP codes in South Carolina's 6th District.