CheckPFAS

City overview · Horry County

PFAS in Myrtle Beach, SC

High Risk

EPA UCMR 5 tested 4 public water systems serving the Myrtle Beach area across 5 ZIP codes. At least one utility serving Myrtle Beach has PFAS above the EPA's enforceable limit.

Water systems tested
4
Systems above EPA limits
3
ZIP codes covered
5
County
Horry County, South Carolina

Plain English

01What this means for Myrtle Beach

Across the 4 public water systems tested in the Myrtle Beach area under EPA UCMR 5, one or more measured a PFAS compound above the federal Maximum Contaminant Level. Contamination varies by utility and neighborhood — find your exact ZIP code below to see the system that serves you. If you're in an affected area, an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 certified filter (carbon block or reverse osmosis) is the most reliable way to reduce PFAS at the tap.

By utility

02Water systems serving Myrtle Beach

  1. GSW&SA (SC2620004)

    8 detected · 2 above limit · PWSID SC2620004

    High Risk

  2. MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610001)

    6 detected · 2 above limit · PWSID SC2610001

    High Risk

  3. OCEAN LAKES LTD (2660048)

    4 detected · 2 above limit · PWSID SC2660048

    High Risk

  4. LAKEWOOD CAMPGROUND (2660049)

    1 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID SC2660049

    Low Level

By ZIP code

03Find your exact result

Contamination can differ block to block. Select your ZIP code for the precise reading at the utility that serves your address.

2957229575295772957929588

Source & Methodology

About this data

Source
EPA UCMR 5
Sampling period
January 2023 – December 2025
Aggregation
4 utilities across 5 ZIP codes
Detection threshold (MRL)
~1.5–2 ppt

City-level figures aggregate the individual public water systems tested under EPA UCMR 5 whose service area falls within the Myrtle Beach area. Values reflect water quality at the treatment plant; your home's plumbing can affect what reaches your tap. Select your ZIP above for the utility-specific reading.