Westinghouse - Community Engagement
… Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for Westinghouse on Thursday, September 26, 2019. At the meeting, DHEC staff provided a brief overview of enhanced requirements in the … and answered questions from community members. Meeting overview handout - September 26, 2019 Presentation on BAQ draft permit renewal - September 26, 2019 Presentation on NPDES draft permit renewal - September 26, 2019 DHEC is accepting public …PFAS Drinking Water Sampling Results
… # Over MCL Max concentration (ng/L) PFOA 13 12 PFOS 24 16 PFNA 0 Non Detect PFHxS 0 5 HFPO-DA 0 5 Hazard Index 0 0.5 Groundwater Wells (352 systems with 870 wells) Analyte # Over MCL Max concentration (ng/L) PFOA 35 220 PFOS 29 33 PFNA 0 5.4 PFHxS 4 380 HFPO-DA 0 2.8 Hazard Index 3 42 *Page last updated 4/17/2024 Downloads & Links PFAS Drinking Water … # Over MCL Max concentration (ng/L) PFOA 13 12 PFOS 24 16 PFNA 0 Non Detect PFHxS 0 5 HFPO-DA 0 5 Hazard Index 0 0.5 Groundwater Wells (352 systems with 870 wells) Analyte # Over MCL Max …Website Accessibility and Policies
… Website Accessibility and Policies Accessibility This website has been designed with consideration for those who use Web accessibility assistive … of Environmental Services is committed to ensuring that content on our applications and websites is accessible to people with disabilities, including both our employees and the public … This website has been designed with consideration for those who use Web accessibility assistive …SCDES Issues Recreational Advisory for J. Strom Thurmond Lake in McCormick County
… Advisory for J. Strom Thurmond Lake in McCormick County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 26, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) today … water. With cooler temperatures, heavy winds, and rain, these blooms may begin to break up and die off. If water appears discolored or if an algae bloom is present, SCDES advises, “when in … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 26, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) today …Joseph Rose Critical Area Permit Application Public Hearing
… Rose for a private recreational dock located on and adjacent to Leadenwah Creek at 1544 Tackey Point Road, Wadmalaw, Charleston County, South Carolina (TMS: 156-00-00-078). The applicant has requested to construct a 4’ x 556’ walkway to a 20’ x 20’ covered fixed pierhead. Install a 12’ x 12’ 4-pile boat lift on the ebb side of the pierhead accessed by … Rose for a private recreational dock located on and adjacent to Leadenwah Creek at 1544 Tackey Point Road, Wadmalaw, Charleston County, South Carolina (TMS: 156-00-00-078). The applicant has …Attack Threats
… Emergencies Overview . Radiation: Radiation emergencies can occur from an incident at a fixed nuclear site, a radiological dispersion device, or a nuclear bomb. While these incidents … to be prepared prior to potential radiation exposure. In South Carolina, we have several fixed nuclear sites which undergo preparedness planning, and regular exercises to prepare for … see Emergency Preparedness and You . The Department of Homeland Security has established a website to provide information to the public about emergencies and emergency preparedness. For …DHEC Issues Recreational Water Advisory for a Cove on Lake Wylie due to Harmful Algae
… along the shoreline in a cove of Lake Wylie bordered by Nivens Landing Drive and McHanna Point. The microcystins were present at 8.88 micrograms per liter (ug/L, or parts per billion), … water. With cooler temperatures, heavy winds, and rain, these blooms may begin to break up and die off. If anyone notices a discoloration or algae blooms present in their cove, DHEC advises, … along the shoreline in a cove of Lake Wylie bordered by Nivens Landing Drive and McHanna Point. The microcystins were present at 8.88 micrograms per liter (ug/L, or parts per billion), …The EPA's Role in Stormwater Management
… Act in 1972. At first, the EPA focused on Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs) and other point source discharges requiring these sources of pollution to obtain coverage in order to … concerning Stormwater Management EPA Stormwater Visit the EPA's NPDES Stormwater Program's website . The second phase of the NPDES Stormwater Program went into effect in early 2003 and … South Carolina's Department of Environmental Services (SCDES). Please visit the EPA Stormwater Website for more information. Tags Environment Stormwater …SUPERB Advisory Committee to Meet Feb. 26
… Back to All News SUPERB Advisory Committee to Meet Feb. 26 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 21, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. -- The State Underground Petroleum … Environmental Response Bank (SUPERB) Act Advisory Committee will meet on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) … Environmental Response Bank (SUPERB) Act Advisory Committee will meet on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) …SUPERB Advisory Committee to Meet Feb. 26
… Back to All News SUPERB Advisory Committee to Meet Feb. 26 OR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 21, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. -- The State Underground Petroleum … Environmental Response Bank (SUPERB) Act Advisory Committee will meet on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) … Environmental Response Bank (SUPERB) Act Advisory Committee will meet on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) …