Water Quality Report · Updated May 12, 2026
MT PLEASANT WATER WORKS (1010002)
MT PLEASANT WATER WORKS (1010002) delivers tap water graded D (55/100) by TapWaterSafety.org. The utility serves approximately 91,500 residents in MOUNT PLEASANT, South Carolina using surface water (purchased). The most significant water quality concerns are: PFAS contamination; Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline; Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline. For questions, the utility can be reached at 843-884-9626.
Is MOUNT PLEASANT tap water safe to drink?
MT PLEASANT WATER WORKS (1010002) delivers tap water that earns a grade of D (55/100) from TapWaterSafety.org — a below-average rating, with multiple concerns including pfas contamination.
The utility serves 91,500 residents in MOUNT PLEASANT, drawing from surface water (purchased).
Public testing data identifies 12 contaminants in this water above EWG's health-based guidelines, including: Haloacetic acids (HAA9), Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Dibromoacetic acid, Dichloroacetic acid, Bromodichloromethane, Dibromochloromethane, Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), Chloroform, Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), Trichloroacetic acid, Chromium (hexavalent). For most residents, a properly certified home filter at the kitchen tap is the most cost-effective way to reduce exposure to whatever's in your water. See our filter recommendations below, matched specifically to this utility's contaminant profile.
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Top concerns in this water
Based on the most recent EPA and EWG data, these are the most significant water quality issues for MT PLEASANT WATER WORKS (1010002).
PFAS contamination
Severe concernPerfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) detected. PFAS are persistent chemicals linked to cancer and immune effects with no known safe exposure threshold.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 12.3 ppb, 205x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 9.6 ppb, 96x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernTotal trihalomethanes (TTHMs) detected at 6.96 ppb, 46x above the EWG health guideline of 0.15 ppb.
Contact MT PLEASANT WATER WORKS (1010002)
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Recommended water filters for MOUNT PLEASANT
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in this water supply.
Reverse Osmosis or NSF P473 certified carbon
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Carbon block (NSF/ANSI 42 + 53)
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Score breakdown
This utility's overall score of 55/100 breaks down across five weighted components. Read the full methodology →
Contaminants detected — international standards comparison
Every contaminant detected, compared side-by-side against US EPA legal limits, the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184), WHO Guidelines, and California's Public Health Goal (the strictest US benchmark). 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 |
12.3 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 205× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
9.6 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 96× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
6.96 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 46× over |
| Dibromoacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
1.25 ppb | 0.03 | — | — | — | — | — | 42× over |
| Dichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
7.56 ppb | 0.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 38× over |
| Bromodichloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
2.06 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 34× over |
| Dibromochloromethane Disinfection byproduct |
1.06 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 11× over |
| Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) PFAS |
1.01 ppt | 0.09 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 0.007 | — | 11× over |
| Chloroform Disinfection byproduct |
3.84 ppb | 0.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 9.6× over |
| Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) PFAS |
1.39 ppt | 0.3 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 1 | — | 4.6× over |
| Trichloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.377 ppb | 0.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3.8× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.0347 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 1.7× over |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
125.1 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| 1,4-Dioxane Semi-volatile organic compound |
0.142 ppb | 0.35 | — | — | 50 | 1 | — | Below guideline |
| Nitrate and nitrite Inorganic |
0.0373 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | Below guideline |
| Nitrate Inorganic |
0.0122 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
2.64 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
0.34 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Monochloroacetic acid Disinfection byproduct |
0.404 ppb | 53.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| 2,4-D* Pesticide/Herbicide |
0.04 ppb | 20.0 | 70.0 | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) PFAS |
1.14 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) PFAS |
1.01 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) PFAS |
0.9 ppt | 2000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHPA)* PFAS |
0.4 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Picloram Other |
0.03 ppb | 166.0 | 500.0 | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.0301 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.473 ppm | — | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | Below guideline |
| Nitrite Inorganic |
0.0168 ppm | — | 1.0 | — | — | — | — | 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 (4th ed.), California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
MT PLEASANT WATER WORKS (1010002) service area
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