Myrtle Beach Water Restrictions 2026
Horry County · South Carolina
Published:
No active mandatory restrictions - voluntary conservation
No assigned schedule
Voluntary conservation
Before 10:00 a.m.
Allowed Hours
No fines
Voluntary, no penalties
Find Your Watering Day
This city assigns watering days by property location, not by address digit. Find your assigned days in the table below.
Watering schedule by property location
| Property Location | Watering Day |
|---|---|
| All addresses (voluntary) | 2 days per week recommended |
Allowed Watering Hours
South Carolina has no statewide mandatory watering ordinance. Myrtle Beach Grand Strand is in coastal SC. Check gswsa.com for current status.
Still Allowed
💧 Hand Watering
Allowed with shut-off nozzle. Hours: Any time.
🌿 Drip Irrigation
Exempt from day-of-week limits. Must follow allowed hours.
Fines & Enforcement
No mandatory fines, voluntary conservation
Myrtle Beach has no active mandatory restrictions as of April 2026.
🏠 HOA Rules During Restrictions
SC law limits HOA authority during active drought declarations.
If your homeowners association sends a violation notice for a dormant or brown lawn during the current restriction period, respond in writing citing the applicable law and include a copy of the Grand Strand Water & Sewer Authority's current restriction order. Most HOAs will rescind the notice once they are made aware of the legal protections in place. If the issue persists, contact your county’s code enforcement division for assistance.
Why These Restrictions Exist
97% of SC in drought. Grand Strand coastal, in severe drought. Sandy coastal soils drain fast making conservation especially important.
This deficit has accumulated over the current water year and represents a significant departure from historical averages for the Myrtle Beach area. Water supply reservoirs and aquifer levels are below seasonal targets, prompting regional voluntary conservation guidance.
How to Keep Your Lawn Alive During Myrtle Beach Water Restrictions
4 tips tailored for Myrtle Beach homeowners during No active mandatory restrictions - voluntary conservation restrictions.
Myrtle Beach sandy soils require frequent shorter watering vs deep infrequent.
Centipede and St. Augustine common near coast, St. Augustine needs ½–¾ inch every 7 days in drought.
Voluntary 2 days/week, before 10am or after 6pm.
Check gswsa.com for current drought advisory.
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