Tap Water Quality Report
Tap water quality in MONCKS CORNER, South Carolina
Tap water in MONCKS CORNER, South Carolina receives a grade of B (81/100) from TapWaterSafety.org. It's served by BCWSA SANGAREE W/D (0820002). The most significant water quality concerns are: Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline; Bromodichloromethane significantly above health guideline. Data sources: EPA SDWIS, EPA ECHO, EWG Tap Water Database.
What's in MONCKS CORNER's tap water
Top water quality concerns identified by the EPA and Environmental Working Group across the utility serving MONCKS CORNER.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 12.7 ppb, 212x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernTotal trihalomethanes (TTHMs) detected at 21.9 ppb, 146x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.
Bromodichloromethane significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernBromodichloromethane detected at 7.5 ppb, 125x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
EPA compliance record
Official U.S. EPA records for BCWSA SANGAREE W/D (0820002) (system ID SC0820002) for the last 3 years. Checked 2026-10-07.
Source: U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO), from the Safe Drinking Water Information System. See EPA's full report.
Recommended filters for MONCKS CORNER
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in MONCKS CORNER's water supply.
Carbon filter certified for VOCs (NSF/ANSI 53)
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All contaminants detected in MONCKS CORNER's tap water
Every contaminant identified, compared side-by-side against US EPA legal limits, the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184), WHO Guidelines, and California's Public Health Goal. Why we show multiple standards →
| Contaminant | Detected | EWG US health-based |
EPA US legal |
EU DWD Europe |
WHO global |
CA PHG strictest US |
Tested sample year |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
12.7 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 212× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
21.9 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 146× over |
| Bromodichloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
7.5 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 125× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
8.84 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 88× over |
| Trichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
3.22 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 32× over |
| Chloroform Disinfection byproduct |
11.9 ppb | 0.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 30× over |
| Dichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
5.51 ppb | 0.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 28× over |
| Dibromochloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
2.47 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 25× over |
| Dibromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.107 ppb | 0.03 | — | — | — | — | — | 3.6× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.064 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 3.2× over |
| 1,4-Dioxane Semi-volatile organic compound |
0.128 ppb | 0.35 | — | — | 50 | 1 | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
0.865 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Molybdenum Other |
0.675 ppb | 40.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
1.59 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.0454 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
All values in the unit of the detected level. Red cells indicate the detected level exceeds that standard. Some contaminants have limits in some jurisdictions but not others (shown as —). The "Tested" column shows the year each contaminant sample was collected.
Sources: US EPA, EU Drinking Water Directive 2020/2184, WHO Guidelines, California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
Treatment plant contact info
For service issues, water quality concerns, or to request a Consumer Confidence Report from BCWSA SANGAREE W/D (0820002).