Charleston, SC Neighborhood Water Quality - Clean Compliance
16 ZIP codes · 0 EPA violations
Data source: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup compares 16 ZIP codes across Charleston, SC. The area averages a grade A (89/100); 0 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Water quality varies significantly across Charleston, SC. We analyzed 16 ZIP codes to help you compare neighborhoods by water safety, lead risk, and EPA compliance.
City Overview: Grade A (89/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 11 | 69% |
| B | 5 | 31% |
| C | 0 | 0% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Charleston ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29409 | 99 | A | 0 | 0.0035 mg/L |
| 2 | 29413 | 99 | A | 0 | 0.0035 mg/L |
| 3 | 29416 | 99 | A | 0 | 0.0035 mg/L |
| 4 | 29423 | 99 | A | 0 | 0.0035 mg/L |
| 5 | 29424 | 99 | A | 0 | 0.0035 mg/L |
| 6 | 29417 | 95 | A | 0 | 0.0035 mg/L |
| 7 | 29422 | 95 | A | 0 | 0.0035 mg/L |
| 8 | 29425 | 95 | A | 0 | 0.0035 mg/L |
| 9 | 29402 | 90 | A | 0 | 0.0035 mg/L |
| 10 | 29492 | 90 | A | 0 | 0.0035 mg/L |
| 11 | 29406 | 85 | A | 0 | 0.0035 mg/L |
| 12 | 29403 | 80 | B | 0 | 0.0035 mg/L |
| 13 | 29401 | 75 | B | 0 | 0.0035 mg/L |
| 14 | 29407 | 75 | B | 0 | 0.0035 mg/L |
| 15 | 29412 | 75 | B | 0 | 0.0035 mg/L |
| 16 | 29414 | 75 | B | 0 | 0.0035 mg/L |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 11 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 5 neighborhoods score worse than county average
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Charleston?
ZIP code 29409 has the highest safety score in Charleston at 99/100 (grade A). Check the full report for details.
Is Charleston water safe to drink?
Charleston has an average water safety score of 89/100 (A). Water quality varies by neighborhood — no ZIP codes currently exceed EPA lead limits. Always check your specific ZIP code.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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