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Are swimming advisories different from beach advisories?

April 26, 2017advisories beach different swimming

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Are swimming advisories different from beach advisories?

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Yes. DHEC tests South Carolina’s freshwaters as well as its beaches. Swimming advisories are issued for freshwaters (i.e. rivers, lakes and streams). Beach advisories are issued for areas along the coast. Visit the beach monitoring program website for more information about beach advisories.