South Carolina · population 18,359
Lead pipes in Moncks Corner, SC
1,630 lines still unidentified
Most of Moncks Corner (population 18,359) gets its water from City of Moncks Corner. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,630 of 2,527 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Moncks Corner's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the South Carolina average (0.8%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 65%
- Non-lead 35%
Latest lead test for City of Moncks Corner (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 0.6 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Moncks Corner.
Water systems serving Moncks Corner
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Moncks CornerMain system | 0 | 0 | 1,630 | 0% |
| Bcwsa East Cooper (Sc0820009)Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 81 | 431 | 16% |
| Bcwsa Sangaree W/D (0820002)Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 8,408 | 0% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Moncks Corner
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Moncks Corner's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Goose Creek1 lead + galv. lines
- St. Stephen8,408 unknown
- Lincolnvilleno lead reported
- Summervilleno lead reported
- Hanahan6,506 lead + galv. lines
- North Charleston6,506 lead + galv. lines
- Ridgevilleno lead reported
- Charleston6,506 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Moncks Corner, SC have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Moncks Corner still lists 1,630 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Moncks Corner?
EPA's service area maps place most of Moncks Corner in City of Moncks Corner's service area (PWSID SC0810001). Bcwsa East Cooper (Sc0820009), Bcwsa Sangaree W/D (0820002) also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Moncks Corner home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Moncks Corner's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Moncks Corner be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask City of Moncks Corner whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.