As a visitor to Myrtle Beach, I want to understand the rules for using tents and umbrellas on the beach, including seasonal restrictions. Additionally, I need to know which entity provides beach water quality information and how often they test the water. Provide a summary of the tent/umbrella regulations and details about the water quality monitoring.
Navigate to cityofmyrtlebeach.com. Click on the 'Visitors' link. Click on the 'Tents & Umbrellas' link. Summarize the key regulations for tents and umbrellas, including any seasonal restrictions. Click on the 'Beach Conditions & Laws' link from the 'Tents, Umbrellas & Shading Devices' page. Identify and extract information regarding the entity that provides water quality data and the frequency of testing.
The summary of tent and umbrella regulations accurately states that non-umbrellas less than 12x12 feet are welcome nine months out of the year. The summary accurately states that the 'umbrellas-only rule' begins Memorial Day and ends the day after Labor Day, allowing only umbrellas up to 7.5 feet in diameter, with an exception for infant tents no larger than 4x3x3 feet. State that the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) provides beach water quality information. State that DHEC routinely tests ocean water quality from May 1 through October 1, and the City of Myrtle Beach also tests weekly during the summer months.