North Myrtle Beach, SC: 3 Violations - Home Safety 82/100
3 ZIP codes · 2 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for North Myrtle Beach: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Drinking water tracked for North Myrtle Beach by SC authorities posts above-average scores - the majority of systems are free from health-based exceedances and the city's grade sits above the state median.
How North Myrtle Beach Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for North Myrtle Beach Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 3 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0013 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,400 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 14.49 - above typical levels.
North Myrtle Beach's Water Providers
2 independent water providers serve North Myrtle Beach, SC - 2 systems appear in federal records.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 3 ZIP codes in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (population ~20,113), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 296,723 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 3 ZIP codes.
1 of 1 ZIP code 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 North Myrtle Beach: B (82/100)
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
North Myrtle Beach water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0013 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 1 ZIP code 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): 3 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29582 | B | 3 | 0 | N Myrtle Beach City of (sc2610011) |
All ZIP Codes in North Myrtle Beach
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.
North 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 North Myrtle Beach's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Remediation Costs Compare in North Myrtle Beach
Across North Myrtle Beach, the equity share taken up by estimated remediation is small - a favorable ratio for most property owners.
Remediation costs in North Myrtle Beach are relatively low compared to home values. The $933–$2,067 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 80% above the South Carolina average.
North 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.
Lead risk in North Myrtle Beach appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
North Myrtle Beach: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for North Myrtle Beach contains 4,447 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $21,307. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% 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>$1,400</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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for North Myrtle Beach, SC