Myrtle Beach, SC: 5 Violations - Home Safety 83/100
7 ZIP codes · 6 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Myrtle Beach: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
EPA compliance records for Myrtle Beach tell a largely clear story: violation rates are low, health-based exceedances are uncommon, and the city's grade puts it well above average within SC.
How Myrtle Beach Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Myrtle Beach, SC
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Safety grade breakdown for Myrtle Beach's 5 ZIP codes.
Key Facts for Myrtle Beach Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 5 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.001 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 30% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $2,157 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 14.49 - above typical levels.
Myrtle Beach's Water Providers
Water supply in Myrtle Beach, SC follows a divided structure: 3 utilities account for the largest share of residential service out of 6 total systems, each managing its own distribution network and EPA reporting. Because these systems operate independently, rate decisions and compliance outcomes are determined separately.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 7 ZIP codes in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (population ~172,796), covering 6 community water systems serving approximately 388,245 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 5 of 7 ZIP codes.
5 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Myrtle Beach: B (83/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Myrtle Beach water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0010 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 5 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 7 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | 5 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | 5 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 4 | 1 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29572 | B | 5 | 0 | Myrtle Beach City of (sc2610001) |
| 29575 | B | 2 | 0 | Gsw&sa (sc2620004) |
| 29577 | B | 2 | 0 | Myrtle Beach City of (sc2610001) |
| 29579 | B | 2 | 0 | Gsw&sa (sc2620004) |
| 29588 | B | 2 | 0 | Gsw&sa (sc2620004) |
All ZIP Codes in Myrtle Beach
- 29572 [B] - 5 violations
- 29575 [B] - 2 violations
- 29577 [B] - 2 violations
- 29578
- 29579 [B] - 2 violations
- 29587
- 29588 [B] - 2 violations
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Myrtle Beach Community Health Snapshot
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
What's in Myrtle Beach's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Myrtle Beach Infrastructure Age
Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Myrtle Beach's residential inventory spans multiple construction eras, with the median build year of 1995 landing in a zone where pre- and post-1986 homes are both well represented. That split matters because homes built before 1986 may contain lead-soldered copper joints - a plumbing practice banned that year - while those built before 1970 face the additional possibility of lead pipes in the service line. Whether a specific household sits on the older or newer end of this distribution is the primary variable shaping its individual exposure risk.
Most homes in Myrtle Beach were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Myrtle Beach
Setting Myrtle Beach remediation figures against its property market, the resulting ratio sits comfortably in the low tier - a classification that reflects the kind of household financial position where most homeowners can identify documented issues, schedule the work, and absorb the cost without it registering as a significant budget disruption.
Remediation costs in Myrtle Beach are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,457–$3,086 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 35% above the South Carolina average.
Myrtle Beach: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Through the multi-year window of EPA Lead and Copper Rule monitoring, Myrtle Beach has stayed under the action mark. Paired with a 30% pre-rule housing share, the result places lead in a lower-priority spot on the local picture - without erasing the structural gap between citywide averages and what arrives at one specific tap.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Myrtle Beach: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Myrtle Beach contains 4,092 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $42,370. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 43% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The <strong>$2,157</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
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