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Utility Companies in Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand, by Town

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Nov 9, 2026 • 3 min read

Utility Companies in Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand, by Town

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Setting up utilities is one of the first tasks after you buy a home on the Grand Strand. The right providers depend on the exact address, not just the town name. This Homes Myrtle guide lists the main providers by area and explains how to confirm.

Service territories follow lines on a map, so confirm each address with the provider before closing. We do not list rates for most providers here. The information below comes from official utility and city sites and is current as of October 2026.

Electric Providers on the Grand Strand

Three electric providers serve most of the Grand Strand: Santee Cooper, Horry Electric Cooperative, and Dominion Energy South Carolina. Which one serves a given home depends on its assigned territory.

Santee Cooper: South Carolina's state-owned utility. It directly serves retail customers in parts of Horry, Georgetown, and Berkeley counties, including much of Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach, according to its rate-study documents.
Horry Electric Cooperative: a member-owned cooperative serving large parts of Horry County, including many unincorporated areas. Its office is on Highway 707 in Myrtle Beach (horryelectric.com).
Dominion Energy South Carolina: serves some areas of Horry County.

For a specific home, the seller's recent bills are the fastest clue. To confirm, call the provider with the address.

Myrtle Beach Water, Sewer and Trash

The City of Myrtle Beach bills water, sewer, sanitation, and stormwater on one monthly statement for homes inside city limits. You can set up service and pay through the city's Utility Billing Division, located at 921 N. Oak St. as of October 2026. Homes with a Myrtle Beach mailing address but outside city limits are often served by Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority instead. See our Pros and Cons of Living in Myrtle Beach for more on city life.

North Myrtle Beach Water and Sewer

The City of North Myrtle Beach runs its own water and sewer service inside city limits. Contact the city through nmb.us to start service. Our Top 10 Neighborhoods in North Myrtle Beach guide covers the communities within the city.

Conway Utilities

The City of Conway bills water, sewer, sanitation, and stormwater for addresses inside city limits. Set up service through Conway's Utility Billing Department, which offers online payment and bank draft. See Pros and Cons of Living in Conway.

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Unincorporated Horry County: Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority

Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority (GSWSA) serves most of unincorporated Horry County. This excludes towns that run their own systems. GSWSA also has a rural program for outlying areas. The county's GIS shows the general water and sewer service areas, but it notes the map does not confirm availability at a specific property. Check with GSWSA first. Some rural homes rely on private wells and septic systems instead, which is worth checking during inspections.

Georgetown and Georgetown County

The City of Georgetown provides electric, water, and wastewater service inside city limits. The city's Electric Utility Department handles new accounts. Its posted FY25 residential electric rate was a $10.75 monthly customer charge plus $0.116126 per kWh, plus a purchased-power adjustment. These are FY25 figures, so confirm the current rates with the city. Outside the city, providers vary by area. Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island addresses should be confirmed one by one. See Pros and Cons of Living in Georgetown.

Other Towns

Surfside Beach, Little River, Loris, Aynor, and other towns each have their own arrangements. Some towns run their own systems, and others are served by GSWSA or a county provider. Confirm with the town hall or the provider. Our guides to Surfside Beach, Little River, and Loris cover each town.