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Serving the Greater Grand Strand Area
Serving the Greater Grand Strand Area
Water Problems
What's in your water, Grand Strand? Common problems we help fix.
Common Water Quality Concerns in Myrtle Beach
Water in Myrtle Beach and the broader Grand Strand area is shaped by its coastal location and source, from treated surface water to private wells. Local water concerns often include chlorine and disinfection chemical byproducts, PFAS, hard water and coastal ground water issues — all which can impact taste, health and performance.
Hard Water and Mineral Buildup
Hard water is one of the most common water quality issues — and it does more damage than you might think. From soap scum on your shower door to lifeless laundry, hard water leaves its mark in frustrating and costly ways.
With a no-cost water test from Kinetico® Advanced Water Systems, our team will assess your home’s water quality by checking for hardness mineral levels, including iron, as well as more complex contaminants.
Signs of Hard Water Include:
- White spots or mineral deposits on glassware, faucets and fixtures
- Dingy, faded clothing
- Soap and detergent that won’t lather properly
- Reduced efficiency and lifespan of appliances
PFAS Forever Chemicals
Forever chemicals present a growing concern in water throughout the U.S., including in Grand Strand. With serious health consequences even at low levels, PFAS persist in the environment and are difficult to remove with traditional filtration. Regional utility data shows detections of PFOA and PFOS in Grand Strand water, making proper treatment crucial.
Reverse osmosis offers one of the best way to deal with PFAS. Our K5 Drinking Water Station® uses several patented steps to address these pollutants and make your water safer and more purified.
Chlorine Taste, Odor & Disinfection Byproducts
Myrtle Beach municipal water is disinfected before it reaches your tap, and residual disinfectants can leave behind a noticeable chemical taste or smell. That same process also can form disinfection byproducts such as endocrine-disrupting TTHMs and HAA5. Local testing shows these compounds within EPA legal limits, but some results still sit far above health-based guidelines.
Look to whole-home chemical filtration to help improve taste and odor, and reverse osmosis for removal of disinfection chemical byproducts.
Get started today with a free analysis to see what’s in your water.
Well Water, Sediment & Coastal Groundwater Issues
For private wells, water quality can vary greatly from one property to the next. In coastal areas like Myrtle Beach and Grand Strand, water often carries sediment, sulfur odors, iron and other groundwater-related issues that are not always obvious without testing.
The right treatment depends on what in the water. Based on water test results, treatment may include sediment filtration, specialty systems for complex contaminants or reverse osmosis for drinking water purification.
Other Common Water Issues
Cloudy or Murky Water
Often caused by suspended particles or air bubbles.
Chlorine Taste or Smell
Common with municipal water; affects taste and dries out skin and hair.
Drinking Water Concerns
Bad taste, odor or suspicion of contaminants (such as unexplained illness).
Iron & Manganese Staining
Causes orange or brown staining on sinks, tubs and laundry.
Blue-Green Stains
Usually caused by low pH or copper corrosion.
Bacteria & Viruses
Invisible but potentially harmful, especially in well water.
Radon in Water
A less common but serious radioactive gas that can enter through groundwater.
Silica
Leaves difficult-to-remove film on glass and fixtures.
Emerging Contaminants
Includes PFAS, GenX and other "forever chemicals" not always usually by standard filters.
Not sure what’s affecting your water?
Request a free water test and get real answers from the water experts at Kinetico.