MYRTLE BEACH CITY OF (SC2610001) Lead Service Line Inventory
About This Water System
Myrtle Beach City serves approximately 49,375 people in South Carolina. The system draws from surface water sources.
Lead Service Line Inventory Status
As of now, this water system has not yet completed a public lead service line (LSL) inventory. The EPA requires all water systems to identify and report on lead service lines—the pipes that connect homes to the main water line—by specific deadlines. If your home was built before 1986, there's a higher chance your service line contains lead, though it's not guaranteed.
What You Should Know
Your home might have a lead service line even if the system hasn't published an inventory yet. Lead was widely used in service lines before it was phased out in the 1980s. If you don't know your service line material, you can:
- Contact Myrtle Beach City of water department directly and ask about your property's service line
- Request a free or low-cost water test—many utilities offer these
- Ask a licensed plumber to inspect it (they can sometimes see part of it where it enters your home)
A lead service line only poses a risk if lead leaches into your water. This typically happens when water is corrosive—acidic or lacking protective minerals. Many systems treat water to prevent this. Myrtle Beach City may have corrosion control measures in place; contact them to ask.
Next Steps for Residents
- Contact Myrtle Beach City water department at their customer service line and ask: (1) whether your home has a lead service line, and (2) what corrosion control steps they take
- Request a water test if you're concerned, especially if you have young children or are pregnant
- If you have a lead service line, consider a point-of-use filter (pitcher or under-sink) while you decide on replacement. Look for filters certified to reduce lead by NSF/ANSI 53
- Check back for updates to this system's LSL inventory as the EPA deadlines approach
For health questions, contact your pediatrician or the CDC's lead safety information line.
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does Myrtle Beach have lead in the water?
Lead in water comes from lead service lines or internal plumbing, not the treatment plant itself. Myrtle Beach City hasn't yet published a lead service line inventory. Contact the water department to find out if your home has a lead service line and what corrosion control measures they use.
How do I know if my house has a lead service line?
Call Myrtle Beach City water department and give them your address—they may have records. You can also hire a plumber to inspect where the service line enters your home, or request a water test from the utility. Homes built before 1986 are at higher risk.
Is it safe to drink tap water in Myrtle Beach?
Most tap water in treated systems is safe, but if you have a lead service line, water can pick up lead over time—especially if it sits in the pipes. The only way to be sure is to test your water and know your service line material.
What should I do if I'm worried about lead?
Request a free water test from Myrtle Beach City, find out your service line material, and consider a NSF/ANSI 53-certified filter as a temporary step. If you have young children, talk to your pediatrician about testing and next steps.