Take a look at the work being done on the 18th Avenue North Outfall - Landward Phase!
Since 2002, the city has installed 6 ocean outfalls. The most recent outfall at 18th Avenue North was made possible with funding assistance from the state. We are improving the inland drainage system connecting near the outfall at 18th Avenue North with $7 million of additional funding from the South Carolina Office of Resilience.
This project tackles two big challenges-improving water quality and reducing inland flooding-by moving stormwater discharge pipes farther offshore, about 1,200 feet from the shoreline.
➡ Here's How It Works:
When it rains, stormwater carries bacteria and other debris into the ocean. By relocating discharge points away from the beach and into deeper waters, the program significantly lowers bacteria levels in the surf zone, making the water safer for swimmers. Plus, those old pipes you’ve seen on the beach? They’re being replaced with offshore systems that blend into the environment and work much better.
➡ What's Next:
We’re already working on the next outfall locations at 17th Avenue South and 29th Avenue South, with plans for six more in the future. And to make sure the program is as effective as possible, we have a continuous water quality monitoring system in place to research and document nearshore ocean water quality improvements resulting from the outfall installations.