This creates unique water quality challenges including heavy agricultural runoff, tannins from blackwater rivers, and iron from the coastal plain geology. Pawleys Island and Litchfield Beach homeowners frequently report saltwater intrusion concerns.
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- Written report of your results
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Georgetown County Water Quality Summary
- Water Source
- Pee Dee River & Waccamaw River Watersheds
- Primary Concerns
- Iron, Hardness, Agricultural Nitrates, PFAS
- Water Hardness
- Varies by utility; private wells can test harder
- Utility
- Georgetown County Water & Sewer
Your water in Georgetown County
- Water utility
- Georgetown County Water & Sewer District (GCWSD) and the City of Georgetown
- Source
- Waccamaw River on the Waccamaw Neck, wells on the Georgetown side, Pee Dee River for the city
- Disinfectant
- Chloramine on the Waccamaw Neck; chlorine in the City of Georgetown
- Hardness
- Not published by the utility. Our free in-home test measures it at your tap.
- Latest report
- Georgetown County Water & Sewer District 2025 report
- Coast and inland differ. GCWSD says Waccamaw Neck customers get Waccamaw River water, while water on the Georgetown side comes from a series of wells. (Georgetown County Water & Sewer District FAQ)
- Natural fluoride inland. The Carvers Bay, Red Hill and Kilsock well systems exceeded the 2 ppm secondary (cosmetic) fluoride standard in 2025 samples. The fluoride occurs naturally. (Georgetown County Water & Sewer District 2025 report)
- No lead service lines. GCWSD's service line inventory found no lead lines in any of its seven water systems. (Georgetown County Water & Sewer District 2025 report)
Where we test
Also serving the Upstate: Greenville and Spartanburg
Cities & Communities We Serve in Georgetown County
- Georgetown
- Pawleys Island
- Murrells Inlet
- Andrews
- Litchfield Beach
- Garden City
- Georgetown Water Testing
- Pawleys Island Water Testing
- Murrells Inlet Water Testing
- Garden City Water Testing
- Andrews Water Testing
Related guides
- Georgetown, SC Water Quality: Tannins from Two Rivers
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Frequently asked questions
What are the main water concerns in Georgetown County?
Iron and manganese staining, agricultural nitrates, tannin discoloration, and coastal saltwater intrusion in well water are the most common issues ClearFlow encounters in Georgetown County.
What is water quality like in Georgetown County?
Municipal systems in Georgetown County are required to meet federal and state drinking water standards. Private wells are not covered by those regulations, so testing is recommended for well owners. ClearFlow's in-home test is free.
How do I schedule a free water test in Georgetown County?
Call (843) 742-1196. ClearFlow serves all of Georgetown County from our Conway, SC headquarters.