MYRTLE BEACH, SC · Horry County
MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610001) Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610001) must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610001).
Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace South Carolina’s official records. Always confirm current status with South Carolina before making decisions based on this information.
System facts
- System ID (PWSID)
- SC2610001
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 49,375
- Service connections
- 22,917
- Ownership
- privately owned
- Water source
- surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)
MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610001) is among the 19 largest community water systems in South Carolina, serving 49,375 people from surface water.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 15 entries between 1987 and 2025, all of which EPA lists as closed.
Of the 15, 13 are monitoring and reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset — rather than findings about the water itself. The record involves inorganic chemicals, the Total Coliform Rules, and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule.
Violation history
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
October 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025
ResolvedFollow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 2016 – January 22, 2019
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
December 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedTreatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-basedSurface Water Treatment Rule
July 1, 1995 – July 31, 1995
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Nitrate
April 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Selenium
January 1, 1993 – January 31, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Cadmium
January 1, 1993 – January 31, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Nitrate
January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Mercury
January 1, 1993 – January 31, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Barium
January 1, 1993 – January 31, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Chromium
January 1, 1993 – January 31, 1993
ArchivedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
February 1, 1992 – February 29, 1992
ArchivedMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
February 1, 1992 – February 29, 1992
ArchivedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
November 1, 1991 – November 30, 1991
ArchivedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Single Sample
Health-basedFluoride
January 8, 1987 – February 7, 1987
Archived
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2016 – January 22, 2019 | Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R | Lead and Copper Rule | — | Resolved |
| December 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1995 – July 31, 1995 | Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Nitrate | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1993 – January 31, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Selenium | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1993 – January 31, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Cadmium | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Nitrate | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1993 – January 31, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Mercury | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1993 – January 31, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Barium | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1993 – January 31, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Chromium | — | Archived |
| February 1, 1992 – February 29, 1992 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Archived |
| February 1, 1992 – February 29, 1992 | Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Archived |
| November 1, 1991 – November 30, 1991 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Archived |
| January 8, 1987 – February 7, 1987 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Single Sample | Fluoride | Health-based | Archived |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
Enforcement actions
- March 4, 2026State Compliance achieved4 linked violations
- February 26, 2025State Compliance achieved5 linked violations
- January 22, 2019State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- January 4, 2019State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- January 4, 2019State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- March 26, 2010State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- January 28, 2008State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- January 28, 2008State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- September 28, 1995State Public Notification received2 linked violations
- October 26, 1994State Compliance achieved5 linked violations
- October 10, 1993State Other3 linked violations
- July 10, 1993State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- April 10, 1993State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
Common questions
Is MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610001) required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610001) is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610001)’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610001)’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610001) have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610001).
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?
- A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.
Contact
CHATELAIN, JOSH
843-918-2000
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29578-2468