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ContaminationGenX in Wilmington's Water: What You Need to Know
The Cape Fear River has been at the center of a national PFAS crisis for years. We break down what GenX is, detection levels, and what homeowners can do.
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PFAS Contamination in Charleston, SC: What Joint Base Charleston Means for Your Water
What the Department of Defense's PFAS investigation at Joint Base Charleston does and doesn't tell you about your tap water.
The SC Homeowner's Guide to Hard Water
From Myrtle Beach to Greenville, hard water is one of the most common complaints we hear. Here's how to recognize it and what your options are.
PFAS in Myrtle Beach Water: Grand Strand Sources and Solutions
PFAS has been detected in GSWSA source water. Here's what forever chemicals mean for Grand Strand homeowners and how to protect your family.
How Often Should You Test Your Well Water in SC and NC?
Private well owners are responsible for their own water quality. Here's the testing schedule every SC and NC well owner should follow.
Chloramine vs. Chlorine: Is Your Filter Actually Working?
Most SC and NC utilities use chloramine — and most carbon filters don't remove it. Here's why that matters and what filtration you actually need.
Reverse Osmosis: Is It Worth It for SC and NC Homes?
RO is one of the most widely used home treatment technologies. We break down how it works, what it's used for, and when it's the right choice.
Myrtle Beach Water Quality in 2024: What GSWSA's Report Really Shows
We analyzed GSWSA's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report. Here's what the numbers mean for Grand Strand homeowners in plain language.
Pawleys Island Water Quality: Grand Strand's Quieter Side
Pawleys Island homeowners on well water face different challenges from their GSWSA municipal neighbors. Here's the full local guide.
Loris, SC Well Water Guide: Agricultural Runoff and Iron Staining
Loris and northern Horry County rely heavily on private wells facing agricultural runoff and iron issues. Here's what homeowners should test for.
Aynor, SC Well Water: Farmland Runoff and Iron
Aynor's rural, agricultural setting means most homes rely on wells facing iron, manganese, and nitrate concerns. Here's the full guide.
Georgetown, SC Water Quality: Tannins from Two Rivers
Georgetown sits at the confluence of the Pee Dee and Waccamaw Rivers, both blackwater sources with high tannin content. Here's the local guide.
Garden City, SC Water Quality Guide for Beach Homeowners
Garden City Beach shares GSWSA's Grand Strand water supply, with hardness and pressure concerns common to the area. Here's what to know.
Surfside Beach, SC Water Quality: Hardness and What to Do About It
Surfside Beach is on GSWSA water, which the City of Myrtle Beach reports at about 54 mg/L of hardness, classified as soft. Here's the local guide.
Little River, SC Water Quality: Coastal Wells and Salinity
Little River's coastal aquifer wells face iron and salinity concerns. Here's what homeowners near the NC state line should know about their water.
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