Neighborhood Report
Grade A
Charleston, SC Neighborhood Water Quality — Clean Compliance
16 ZIP codes · 0 EPA violations
Data source: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
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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