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Tap Water Quality in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (ZIP 29579)

Serving Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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2 above health guidelines

City

139+

Tested

Above Guidelines

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Is the Tap Water Safe in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

Tap water in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (ZIP 29579) has 2 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs) in at least one of the 1 city served. We recommend reviewing detailed city reports below and considering a certified water filter for additional protection.

ZIP 29579 is served by 2 water utilities providing water to Myrtle Beach. Water quality varies by utility and city. Click on the cities below to see detailed reports for your specific area.

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Water Quality Report for ZIP 29579

2 contaminants above EPA health guidelines

These levels represent the worst case across all cities in this ZIP code. Check individual city reports for specific details.

Bromodichloromethane

Found in Myrtle Beach

8.99 PPB

Guideline: 0 PPB

Dichloroacetic Acid (DCA)

Found in Myrtle Beach

0.0118 PPM

Guideline: 0 PPM

Water Utilities Serving ZIP 29579

MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610001)

People Served:

50,930

Contact:

843-918-2000

Water Source:

Surface water purchased

Contaminants Tested:

THOMPKINS MHP (SC2660045)

People Served:

Contact:

843-650-1105

Water Source:

Groundwater

Contaminants Tested:

125

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Best Water Filters for Myrtle Beach (ZIP 29579)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Myrtle Beach Tap Water

Is the tap water safe in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (ZIP 29579)?

Tap water in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (ZIP 29579) has 2 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs) in at least one of the 1 city served. We recommend reviewing the detailed city reports below and considering a certified water filter for additional protection.

Which water utilities serve ZIP code 29579?

ZIP code 29579 is served by 2 water utilities: MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610001), THOMPKINS MHP (SC2660045).

How do I pay my water bill in Myrtle Beach (ZIP 29579)?

MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610001) (the largest utility serving ZIP 29579) handles billing for most Myrtle Beach addresses. Call 843-918-2000 to pay your bill or set up online payments. Other utilities serve smaller pockets of this ZIP — check the utility list below if you don't recognize MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610001).

What contaminants are in Myrtle Beach water (ZIP 29579)?

Water testing in ZIP 29579 found 2 contaminants above EPA health guidelines: Bromodichloromethane, Dichloroacetic Acid (DCA).

Should I use a water filter in Myrtle Beach (ZIP 29579)?

Yes, we recommend using an NSF-certified water filter for ZIP 29579 because 2 contaminants are above EPA health guidelines. Reverse osmosis systems or under-sink filters certified to remove the specific contaminants found in your water are recommended.

What cities are in ZIP code 29579?

ZIP code 29579 serves Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

How we built this page

Water-quality data on this page comes from public federal and state records for the 2 utilityies serving ZIP 29579. We refresh each utility's record whenever its underlying source publishes new data.

Contaminants & violations: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) plus the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR-5) for PFAS and emerging contaminants.
Annual reports: the most recent published Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from each utility serving this ZIP, where available.
Service area & contact: EPA SDWIS plus the South Carolina Department of Environmental Protection / Drinking Water program.

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