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Is there lead in Charleston's tap water?

0.5PPBLead in Mountain View Correctional Facility's water at the latest test, in 2025

Below 15, the level that requires action

Water companies that supply Charleston

2 public water companies list Charleston as a place they supply. The biggest is Mountain View Correctional Facility, with about 468 people. The highest latest result among Charleston's water companies is 2.9 parts per billion, at Faith Bible College International. None of the 2 with results was above 15 at its latest test.

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