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MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610001)

PWS ID: SC2610001 · MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina 29578-2468

MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610001) serves 50,930 people in MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina using Surface Water water sources. It has 25 recorded EPA violations, including 2 health-based violations. PFAS "forever chemicals" were detected in UCMR5 testing (6 compounds found).

Water Quality Snapshot: MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610001)

MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610001) is a private-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 50,930 residents in MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina (Horry County) through 26,462 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 25 total violations for this system , of which 2 (8%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 23 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2024.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Coliform (TCR), recorded in 6 violations (MR). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 6 PFAS compounds were detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 0.0061 ppt. PFAS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to health effects at very low exposure levels.

Across South Carolina, EPA tracks 1,390 public water systems serving 4,709,324 people, with 38,355 cumulative violations and 9,705 health-based violations on record. About 65% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 27.6 violations. MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610001)'s 25 violations sit below the South Carolina average. Statewide, 107 of 164 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (65.2%). All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

PFAS Detected

6 PFAS "forever chemicals" detected in testing under EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program.

Population Served
50,930
Total Violations
25
Health-Based Violations
2
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Private
Connections
26,462
County
Horry
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
1
Monitoring Violations
23
Treatment Tech Violations
1

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Coliform (TCR) MR 6 2007
Nitrate MR 4 1993
Lead and Copper Rule MR 3 2016
Barium MR 2 1993
Cadmium MR 2 1993
Selenium MR 2 1993
TTHM MR 2 2024
Chromium MR 1 1993
Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 1 1995
Fluoride MCL 1 1987
Mercury MR 1 1993

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 12 of 91 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
lithium 8/19/2025 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 6/2/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 6/2/2025 0.0039 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
PFNA 6/2/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 6/2/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 6/2/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 6/2/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 6/2/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 6/2/2025 0.0055 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Detected
HFPO-DA 6/2/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 6/2/2025 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 6/2/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 6/2/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 6/2/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 6/2/2025 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 6/2/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 6/2/2025 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 6/2/2025 0.0031 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Detected
PFDoA 6/2/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 6/2/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 6/2/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 6/2/2025 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 6/2/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 6/2/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 6/2/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 6/2/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 6/2/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 6/2/2025 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 6/2/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 6/2/2025 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 6/2/2025 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 2/27/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 2/27/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 2/27/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 2/27/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 2/27/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 2/27/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 2/27/2025 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 2/27/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 2/27/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 2/27/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 2/27/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 2/27/2025 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 2/27/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 2/27/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 2/27/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 2/27/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 2/27/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 2/27/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 2/27/2025 0.0048 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records — or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status — go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610001).

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS — Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID SC2610001 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

South Carolina Drinking Water Authority

South Carolina's primacy agency administers the Safe Drinking Water Act locally. Search EPA SDWIS for the current state contact, or use the state's public health or environment department portal.

Find SC regulator via EPA SDWIS

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2024 TTHM MR 2 SDWIS / SC2610001 / 2950
2016 Lead and Copper Rule MR 3 SDWIS / SC2610001 / 5000
2007 Coliform (TCR) MR 6 SDWIS / SC2610001 / 3100
1995 Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 1 SDWIS / SC2610001 / 0200
1993 Nitrate MR 4 SDWIS / SC2610001 / 1040
1993 Barium MR 2 SDWIS / SC2610001 / 1010
1993 Cadmium MR 2 SDWIS / SC2610001 / 1015
1993 Selenium MR 2 SDWIS / SC2610001 / 1045
1993 Chromium MR 1 SDWIS / SC2610001 / 1020
1993 Mercury MR 1 SDWIS / SC2610001 / 1035
1987 Fluoride MCL 1 SDWIS / SC2610001 / 1025

How MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610001) Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610001) South Carolina avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 25 27.6 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 2 7 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 6 compounds 65.2% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 50,930 3,388 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 1,390 regulated public water systems in South Carolina.

Federal MCL reference — Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds ▼
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610001) water safe to drink? ▼
MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610001) (PWS ID: SC2610001) has 25 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 6 PFAS compounds found. This system serves 50,930 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610001) serve? ▼
MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610001) serves 50,930 people in MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina. It is a Private-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 26,462 service connections.
What type of violations does MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610001) have? ▼
MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610001) has 25 total violations: 2 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 23 monitoring/reporting violations, and 1 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610001) water? ▼
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 6 PFAS compounds in MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610001)'s water supply: PFPeA, PFBA, PFHxA, PFOS, PFOA, and others. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610001) use? ▼
MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610001) uses Surface Water as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from? ▼
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

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Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.

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