Most utility customers get Lake Moultrie water through the Santee Cooper regional system. Rural Berkeley County well water frequently shows iron and hardness issues.
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Berkeley County Water Quality Summary
- Water Source
- Lake Moultrie, via the Santee Cooper regional water system; private wells vary
- Primary Concerns
- Iron, PFAS, Hardness, Agricultural Nitrates
- Water Hardness
- Varies by utility; private wells can test harder
- Utility
- Berkeley County Water & Sanitation
Your water in Berkeley County
- Water utility
- Several; Berkeley County Water & Sanitation (BCWS), Goose Creek and Moncks Corner buy from one plant
- Source
- Lake Moultrie, treated at the Santee Cooper Regional Water System's 40 million-gallon-a-day plant
- Disinfectant
- Chloramine
- Hardness
- 23 ppm at the Lake Moultrie plant (2025)
- One lake, four utilities. The Lake Moultrie plant began operating in 1994 for BCWS, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner and Summerville. (Berkeley County Water & Sanitation 2025 report (East Cooper))
- PFAS sampling. Federal UCMR 5 tests at the Lake Moultrie plant in 2025 averaged 6.65 ppt PFOA, 7.3 ppt PFOS and 2.95 ppt GenX. (Berkeley County Water & Sanitation 2025 report (East Cooper))
- Some homes are on Charleston Water. BCWS points Charleston Water System customers in the county to CWS reports, so check who bills you. (Berkeley County Water & Sanitation: water quality reports)
Where we test
Also serving the Upstate: Greenville and Spartanburg
Cities & Communities We Serve in Berkeley County
- Moncks Corner
- Goose Creek
- Hanahan
- Summerville
- Goose Creek
- St. Stephen
- Cross
- Bonneau
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Frequently asked questions
What water utility serves Berkeley County?
Berkeley County Water & Sanitation serves most of the county. Some areas are on private wells or served by smaller systems.
Is PFAS a concern in Berkeley County water?
PFAS are regulated nationally, and utility water results appear in each utility's annual report. For private wells, only a certified lab test can tell you; we can arrange one.
How do I get a free water test in Berkeley County?
Call (843) 742-1196. ClearFlow serves all of Berkeley County.
