C51/100
N MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610011) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 40,625 people · South Carolina
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
SC2610011
Violations
14
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOS | 0.010 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOA | 0.008 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2022 – July 14, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About N MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610011)
Is N MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610011) water safe to drink?
N MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610011) water receives a grade of C (51/100), which is considered fair. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 14 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has N MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610011) detected?
69 contaminants were tested in N MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610011)'s water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA, Lead (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does N MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610011) have any EPA violations?
Yes, N MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610011) has 14 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include Other, MCL, MR. 4 are health-based violations.
How many people does N MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610011) serve?
N MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610011) serves approximately 40,625 people, South Carolina. The system provides water to 1 community: North Myrtle Beach.
What type of water does N MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610011) provide?
N MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610011) sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is SC2610011.
How does N MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610011) compare to other utilities in South Carolina?
N MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610011) scores 51/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our South Carolina state page for a full comparison of water systems.