AVX Corporation
Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina

Introduction

Since 1972, AVX has manufactured a variety of ceramic capacitors and electronic components at its Myrtle Beach facility. The components manufactured at this facility are used in the automotive, medical and consumer electronics industries. This facility also conducts research and development of new products, materials and processes.

DHEC has developed this Web site to provide the public with quick access to AVX information and the ability to register for future updates. This site will continue to grow as more information is gathered for this facility. This Web page will serve as a central repository for information in an effort to better inform the public of potential issues and concerns.

All documents are in pdf format.

General Information on AVX:

• September 9, 2008 DHEC response to Myrtle Beach Sun News editorial

Air Quality

• October 14, 2008 - Response from AVX to September 25, 2008 DHEC letter
• September 25, 2008 - DHEC Letter to AVX
• September 2, 2008 - AVX Corporation Inspection/Investigation Report
• August 28, 2008 - Letter from AVX (withdrawal of air quality construction permit application)

Land and Waste

• May 2008 - Groundwater remediation fact sheet
• January 22, 2008 - Presentation before Myrtle Beach City Council and Horry County Council
• December 3, 2007 - Remedial Investigation Fact Sheet
• AVX Fact Sheet Figure 1
• AVX Fact Sheet Figure 2
  

Water

• November 6, 2008 - NPDES Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI) report

Monthly Updates

• September 2008
  

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If you have questions, please contact one of the individuals listed below.

For general information on air quality in your area, please call Larry Ragsdale or Matt Maxwell at the DHEC Regional Office in Myrtle Beach at (843) 238-4378.

If you need help navigating this Web site, please contact Richelle Tolton at (843) 953-0150 or: TOLTONRD@dhec.sc.gov.