The Department of Health and Environmental Control has updated swimming advisories released on Wednesday, removing six locations.
The locations removed from advisories include:
53rd Avenue North in Myrtle Beach
15th Avenue South in Myrtle Beach
23rd Avenue South in Myrtle Beach
Nash Drive in Horry County
Outfall in Myrtle Beach State Park in Horry County
16th Avenue North in Surfside Beach
Locations still under advisories are:
16th Avenue North in North Myrtle Beach
34th Avenue North in Myrtle Beach
11th Avenue North in Surfside Beach
3rd Avenue South in Surfside Beach
DHEC recommends not swimming in these areas, but says it is safe to wade, collect shells, and fish. If you do swim, DHEC says to keep your head above the water to avoid swallowing any water.
Recent water sampling results can be viewed online at gis.dhec.sc.gov/beachaccess. For more information, call the Myrtle Beach DHEC office at 843-238-4378.
