MYRTLE BEACH, SC. (WPDE) — Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority is planning $172 million in upgrades at two water treatment plants aimed at reducing PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals,” in drinking water — a project that could affect customer water rates over the next five years.
The upgrades are planned at the Bull Creek and Myrtle Beach water treatment plants.
The authority said the work is intended to bring the facilities in line with updated federal drinking water requirements after testing found PFAS in its source water, creating the need for new treatment processes…