Utilities to Set Up in Horry County SC and Brunswick County NC

HORRY & BRUNSWICK

UTILITY SETUP GUIDE

Last updated October 2026

THE SHORT ANSWER

When you move to Horry County SC or Brunswick County NC, you will usually set up electric, water and sewer, trash, internet and sometimes natural gas. The right company depends on the exact address. Inside a city or town, the town often handles water, sewer and trash. Outside town limits, the county or a regional authority does. Call each provider with your address 2 to 3 weeks before you close.

What Utilities Do You Need to Set Up in Horry County SC?

Service	Who usually provides it
Electric	Santee Cooper serves the Grand Strand, including the North Myrtle Beach area. Horry Electric Cooperative serves much of the county outside the cities (843-369-2211).
Water and sewer	City of North Myrtle Beach, City of Myrtle Beach or City of Conway inside those cities. Grand Strand Water & Sewer Authority serves much of unincorporated Horry County (843-443-8200).
Trash	City pickup inside city limits. In unincorporated areas like Longs, you use a private hauler or the county's recycling convenience centers (Solid Waste Authority, 843-347-1651).
Natural gas	Dominion Energy SC, where lines are available. Many homes are all-electric.
Internet	HTC (Horry Telephone Cooperative), Spectrum and others, depending on the address

North Myrtle Beach

Inside city limits, the City of North Myrtle Beach provides water, sewer and trash. Call utility billing at 843-280-5550. Electric is Santee Cooper.

Myrtle Beach

The City of Myrtle Beach bills water, sewer, sanitation and stormwater together on one monthly statement.

What Utilities Do You Need to Set Up in Brunswick County NC?

Service	Who usually provides it
Electric	Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC) serves much of the county. Duke Energy serves some areas, including parts of Oak Island.
Water and sewer	Brunswick County Public Utilities serves much of the county, including Southport since 2024. Some towns run their own, like Ocean Isle Beach and Oak Island. In Leland, H2GO serves many addresses.
Trash	County curbside service with a 96-gallon cart through GFL Environmental in many areas (county Solid Waste, 910-253-2520). Some towns have their own service.
Natural gas	Piedmont Natural Gas, where lines are available. Many beach and rural homes have no gas.
Internet	Focus Broadband (ATMC), Spectrum, AT&T and others, depending on the address

Shallotte

The town bills sewer, and Brunswick County bills water.

Ocean Isle Beach

The town runs its own water and sewer department (910-579-2166) and has its own trash cart rules.

Oak Island

The town provides water and sewer (910-278-5011). Electric may be BEMC or Duke Energy depending on the address.

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When Should You Set Up Utilities Before Moving?

2 to 3 weeks before closing: call electric, water and internet with your closing date.
Have your settlement statement or contract ready. Some providers ask for proof you own or rent the home.
Expect deposits. Some utilities charge a deposit or a credit check for new customers.
Book internet early. Installs can take a week or more in busy seasons.
Ask the seller which companies they use. It saves time.

QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK

Frequently Asked Questions

Which utility providers do I need when moving to North Myrtle Beach?

Inside city limits, the City of North Myrtle Beach for water, sewer and trash, Santee Cooper for electric, and an internet provider like HTC or Spectrum.

Who provides electric in Brunswick County NC?

Mostly Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC). Duke Energy serves some areas. Check with your exact address.

Who provides water in Horry County?

Cities like North Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach and Conway serve their own residents. Grand Strand Water & Sewer Authority serves much of the unincorporated county.

Is there trash pickup in unincorporated Horry County?

Not from the county. You hire a private hauler or use the county's recycling convenience centers.

Do homes in Brunswick County have natural gas?

Some do. Piedmont Natural Gas serves parts of the county, but many beach and rural homes are all-electric.

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