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Moncks Corner, SC · 117,691 people served · EPA data 2021–2026

Tap water quality in Moncks Corner, South Carolina

Moncks Corner's water systems logged 1 health-based EPA violation in 2021–2026, most recently in 2024 — a modest record, with lead and copper rule revisions the issue found. For context, South Carolina's systems average 1.9 health-based violations each.

C+Fair
Moncks Corner water grade: C+
Fair — our A–F grade from this city's EPA compliance record, relative to South Carolina and the nation. How we grade →
Health-based violations, 2021–20261
Lead And Copper Rule Revisions1
Bcwsa Sangaree W/D (0820002)95,345 served
Bcwsa East Cooper (Sc0820009)12,933 served
Moncks Corner City Of (Sc0810001)8,956 served
O Haynes System (0850014)205 served
South Carolina quality rank#26 / 51 (83.4/100)
South Carolina avg hardness130 PPM (hard)
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Moncks Corner tap water FAQ

Is tap water safe to drink in Moncks Corner?

Moncks Corner's systems logged 1 health-based violation in 2021–2026, most commonly lead and copper rule revisions. A violation is a red flag for a period of time, not a permanent condition — your utility's current Consumer Confidence Report shows today's status, and a certified home test shows what's at your tap.

Who supplies Moncks Corner's water?

Bcwsa Sangaree W/D (0820002) (serving about 95,345 people); Bcwsa East Cooper (Sc0820009) (serving about 12,933 people); Moncks Corner City Of (Sc0810001) (serving about 8,956 people); O Haynes System (0850014) (serving about 205 people). Data: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, July 2026.

How hard is the water in Moncks Corner?

City-level hardness isn't published in a single federal dataset, but South Carolina averages 130 PPM — "hard" on the USGS scale. Your utility's water quality report lists Moncks Corner's exact hardness, or a $10 test strip tells you in a minute. If it comes back over 120 PPM, see our water softener guidance in the purification calculator.

Do I need a water filter in Moncks Corner?

With 1 health-based violation on record in 2021–2026, a certified filter is reasonable insurance here: reverse osmosis ($150–$1,300 installed, Angi 2026) covers lead, nitrates and PFAS at the tap. Test first ($50–$200) so you buy for what's actually present.

Want to know what's actually in your Moncks Corner water?

Averages describe states, not your faucet. A certified home water test screens for lead, nitrates, bacteria and dozens of other contaminants — the same categories EPA regulates.

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