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Surfside Beach, SC

Water Filtration & Testing
in Surfside Beach

Surfside Beach and Garden City homeowners frequently report hard water and sediment issues from the local aquifer. Book a free in-home water quality test to find out exactly what's affecting your water.

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Surfside Beach and its fishing pier from the air
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On this page 4 sections
  1. We Know the Water in Surfside Beach
  2. What We Do in Surfside Beach
  3. Common Water Problems in Surfside Beach
  4. Frequently asked questions

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We Know the Water
in Surfside Beach

Water quality varies from one community to the next. Here is what Surfside Beach's water utility reports; our free in-home test then checks what actually comes out of your own tap.

Your water in Surfside Beach

Water utility
Grand Strand Water & Sewer Authority (GSWSA), since 1994
Source
GSWSA surface water (the plant that serves Surfside is not named in its report)
Disinfectant
Chloramine and chlorine
Hardness
Not published by the utility. Our free in-home test measures it at your tap.
From the utility's own reports, checked September 2026. City water only; private wells differ, and what reaches your tap also depends on your pipes.

Where we test

Map of ClearFlow's service area: the Grand Strand, Wilmington and Charleston, with our office in ConwaySOUTH CAROLINANORTH CAROLINAAtlantic OceanGrand StrandWilmingtonCharlestonMyrtle BeachConwayNorth Myrtle BeachLittle RiverSurfside BeachGarden CityMurrells InletPawleys IslandGeorgetownAndrewsAynorLorisMullinsMarionDillonCalabashSunset BeachOcean Isle BeachShallotteHolden BeachOak IslandSouthportLelandWilmingtonCharleston

Also serving the Upstate: Greenville and Spartanburg

Surfside Beach is in our Grand Strand service area, about 13 miles in a straight line from our office in Conway. Map is approximate.
  • Free in-home water quality test
  • Full written report of your results
  • Tailored solution recommendations
  • Professional installation available
  • Local technicians, not call centers

Areas We Serve Near Surfside Beach

  • Surfside Beach, SC
  • Garden City, SC
  • Myrtle Beach, SC
  • Socastee, SC

Our Other Locations

Our Services

What We Do in Surfside Beach

From free testing to whole-home treatment, ClearFlow handles every step of your water quality journey right here in Surfside Beach.

Free In-Home Water Testing

Our trained specialists come directly to your Surfside Beach home and test your water on-site for common concerns — including hardness, chlorine, iron, and more. You receive a full written report with every result explained clearly. There is no cost and absolutely no obligation to purchase anything.

Whole-House Filtration Systems

If your test identifies issues, we recommend a whole-house filtration system sized for your home and water profile. These systems treat water before it reaches your faucets, showers, and appliances. Treatment capabilities and performance are defined by the manufacturer's published specifications and vary with water conditions.

Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water

For families who want an added layer of protection for their drinking water, we install under-sink reverse osmosis systems designed to reduce a wide range of contaminants including PFAS, lead, arsenic, nitrates, and TDS. Performance is based on manufacturer specifications and varies with water conditions.

Common Water Problems in Surfside Beach

Water quality varies by location, source, and infrastructure. Here are the most frequently encountered issues our Surfside Beach customers report before testing.

Hard Water Scale

Mineral buildup on faucets, inside water heaters, and on dishes is one of the most common complaints homeowners report to us. Scale accumulation is a widely documented maintenance concern for plumbing and appliances.

Chlorine Taste & Odor

Municipal water treatment uses chlorine or chloramine to disinfect water. The residual taste and smell at the tap is a sign your water needs a whole-house carbon filter.

Iron Staining

Orange or rust-colored stains in sinks, showers, and toilets are a telltale sign of elevated iron — common in both well water and older municipal distribution systems.

PFAS 'Forever Chemicals'

PFAS have been detected in some water sources across SC and NC, and the EPA has established federal drinking water standards for certain PFAS compounds. Testing is the only way to know whether they are present in your water.

Lead from Old Pipes

Homes built before 1986 may have lead service lines or lead solder. Lead is undetectable by taste or smell; it requires a certified test to confirm.

Rotten Egg Smell

Hydrogen sulfide gas from well water or waterlogged plumbing creates a sulfur odor that makes water unpleasant to drink, cook, and bathe in — a problem we treat routinely.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Surfside Beach water hard?

Surfside Beach is served by the Grand Strand Water & Sewer Authority, which does not publish a hardness figure for the town. For comparison, the City of Myrtle Beach reports about 54 mg/L, classified as soft, for the GSWSA water it gets. Private wells can test much harder, so an in-home test is the way to know your actual level.

Are there PFAS concerns in Surfside Beach?

PFAS has been detected in GSWSA's regional source water. A free in-home test tells you your specific tap-level results.

How do I get a free water test in Surfside Beach?

Call (843) 742-1196 — ClearFlow serves Surfside Beach, Garden City, and Socastee.

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Your answers.
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  • No obligation to buy a system

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What happens next

  1. We call you to set a time that suits you.
  2. A local specialist tests your water at your kitchen tap.
  3. You keep the written report. No obligation.

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