Water System Report SC

Moncks Corner City of (sc0810001)

EPA ID: SC0810001 · 8,956 people served · 4 ZIP codes

With a five-year violation-free history, Moncks Corner City of (sc0810001) delivers safe water to 8,956 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

8,956
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$301K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Moncks Corner City of (sc0810001) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$81,604
Median Household Income
151,027
Service Area Population
34%
Disadvantaged Population
48th
Poverty Percentile
48th
Energy Burden Percentile
31%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Moncks Corner City of (sc0810001) serves a community with a median household income of $81,604 and an estimated 151,027 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 34% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Moncks Corner City of (sc0810001)'s water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
43th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
45th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Berkeley County, South Carolina rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

30 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 43% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 22 detections recorded. 8 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 8 exceed state limits.

State limits: PFOA: 0.004 ppt, PFOS: 0.004 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

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C 0 violations
A 0 violations
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B 1 violation
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $225
Total Estimated Cost $2,025

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,025 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Moncks Corner City of (sc0810001) (EPA ID: SC0810001) is a community water system in South Carolina that serves approximately 8,956 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by SC or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Moncks Corner City of (sc0810001) (SC0810001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moncks Corner City of (sc0810001) water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Moncks Corner City of (sc0810001) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Moncks Corner City of (sc0810001) serve?

Moncks Corner City of (sc0810001) serves approximately 8,956 people across 4 ZIP codes in South Carolina.

Where does Moncks Corner City of (sc0810001) get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
116
Detections
23
Latest sample
9/4/2024
Highest analyte
PFOS: 8 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOS 8 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFPeA 7.6 ppt
HFPO-DA 7.2 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL
PFHxA 6 ppt
PFOA 5.8 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFBS 4.6 ppt

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
1,630
Unknown Material
897
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 8,956
Reported to South Carolina

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Moncks Corner City of (sc0810001) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Moncks Corner City of (sc0810001) serve?
Moncks Corner City of (sc0810001) serves approximately 8,956 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Moncks Corner City of (sc0810001)'s water source?
Moncks Corner City of (sc0810001) draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Moncks Corner City of (sc0810001)'s service area?
The Moncks Corner City of (sc0810001) service area has a median household income of $81,604. EPA EJScreen data classifies 34% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Moncks Corner City of (sc0810001) get its water?
Moncks Corner City of (sc0810001)'s water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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