CONWAY, SC (WBTW) – The advisory issued for Horry County beaches has been lifted by DHEC and replaced with five local swimming advisories, according to a press release.
DHEC attributes the spike in bacteria that prompted the advisory to the “excessive amounts” of rainfall that came with Tropical Storm Alberto.
The affected areas include 200 feet above and below the following locations:
• 59th Avenue North in North Myrtle Beach
• 45th Avenue North in North Myrtle Beach
• 3rd Avenue North in North Myrtle Beach
• 11th Avenue North in Surfside Beach
• 3rd Avenue South in Surfside Beach
The agency also warns people to recognize other areas that are under long-term swimming advisories. Many areas under a long term advisory are near areas where storm water enters the beach and have signs permanently posted advising beach goers about the water.
According to DHEC, it is safe to wade, collect shells and fish within the swimming advisory area. To guard against the possibility of swallowing the water, it’s best to keep your head up and out of the water. People with open cuts or other wounds should also avoid contact with the water.
To monitor the latest water sampling results, visit this website.
