SCDES recommends private well owners fill a bathtub or portable containers with water to put in their toilets for flushing in the case of a power outage. SCDES's Private Drinking Well Hotline is open to provide information: 1-888-761-5989.
Coosa Elementary has shared that they will be operating on a 2-hour delay on Monday. This does not impact scheduling, and at this time, SCDES will continue host the meeting as scheduled.
If weather conditions lead Beaufort County School District to adjust to an e-learning day on Monday, the school will be closed for the day and this community meeting would need to be rescheduled.
We will provide updates if there are any changes and encourage you to look to local news sources for information on any school cancellations.
The SC Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) will be hosting a Community Meeting at 6:00 pm on Monday, January 26, 2026 at Coosa Elementary School, 45 Middle Rd, Beaufort, SC 29907. This meeting will share information from our SCDES team about our ongoing odor investigation and response in the Telfair, Royal Pines and surrounding areas and will also include time for questions from the community. Staff from Coastal Waste & Recycling, LLC, have also been invited and are planning to attend to be able to address questions from community members.
