Section of Pawleys Island beach under swimming advisory because of high bacteria levels in water

Swimmers urged to avoid water near Pawleys Island access point

State environmental officials placed a portion of the coastline along Pawleys Island under a short-term swimming advisory on Sunday because of bacteria levels.

Section of Pawleys Island beach under swimming advisory because of high bacteria levels in water

PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (WBTW) -- State officials have issued a short-term swimming advisory along a section of the Pawleys Island coastline because of bacteria levels in the water that were found to be above state and federal standards. The beach remains open, but swimming is not advised in the area near the Hazard Street access point, the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services said Sunday morning in a news release. Officials said it …

Swimming Advisories Issued In Georgetown Co. Lifted

A swimming advisory issued Sunday morning in Georgetown County has been lifted. Due to elevated bacteria levels, the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services advised that swimming wasn’t recommended near the Hazard Street access point in Pawleys Island. Swimming near the access point at Luvan Way on Debordieu Beach was also not recommended for the same reason. As of Sunday night, the advisories were lifted but the water will continued…