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Sources of Air Pollution
Need to Report an Environmental Concern?, Access our online complaint system, which will help direct you to the most appropriate authority for your issue. , Air pollution can take many forms, all of which can cause harm to our health and our environment. SCDES monitors air pollution in South Carolina, and part of that process involves identifying the sources of pollution in the air we breathe. About 75 percent of air pollution originates from human-made sources, and their emissions are controlled through the federal Clean Air Act and individual state…, Mobile, ,, Nonpoint, , and, Point, ., Mobile Sources of Air Pollution, Mobile Sources, include vehicles (such as cars, trucks and buses) and off-road equipment (such as boats, airplanes, lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and other agricultural and construction equipment). Bus and car lines around schools, gas-operated equipment used to maintain your yard, and gasoline and oil spills on the roads can all contribute significant pollution to the air. Running vehicles and equipment generate…, carbon monoxide (CO), ,, particulate matter (PM), ,, nitrogen dioxide (NO2), , and, Volatile Organic Compounds, (VOC), , which are also known as Hydrocarbons. They also greatly contribute to the formation of, ground-level ozone, . According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), more than 200 million vehicles driving on U.S. highways contribute 77 percent of total carbon monoxide (CO) and 45 percent of nitrogen oxides (NOx) in our air., Nonpoint Sources of Air Pollution, Nonpoint Sources, include small pollution sources like dry cleaners, gas stations, and auto body paint shops. They also include sources like heating and cooling units, fireplaces, paints and coatings in buildings, and even your neighborhood's barbecue grills. Waste disposal in the form of open burning, landfills, and wastewater treatment are significant area sources. There are few nonpoint source specific…, particulate matter (PM), emissions, which is higher than point or mobile sources. They also emit Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) (also known as hydrocarbons) and, nitrogen dioxide (NO2), emissions, which contribute to the formation of, ground-level ozone, ., Point Sources of Air Pollution, Point Sources, include major industrial facilities like chemical plants, steel mills, manufacturing plants, power plants, and hazardous waste incinerators. In South Carolina, the Bureau of Air Quality (BAQ) uses a, permitting, process to monitor point source air pollution. Safe limits and conditions are established for a business, facility, or industry that has an air permit, requiring regular reporting of the amount of air pollutants they use, produce, or store. BAQ inspectors are also sent to these facilities to assess compliance with their air permit's conditions. If the permit conditions are not met, State and…National Battery Day: South Carolinians Reminded to ‘Be Battery Smart’ About Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 18, 2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. — As February 18 is recognized as National Battery Day, the S.C. Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) urges residents to learn about the risks associated with common household batteries. Lithium-ion batteries power more household devices than ever before — from phones and laptops to toys, tools and electric scooters, —, which is why SCDES reminds residents to, “Take Charge! Be Battery Smart, ". Launched in la, te 2023 through a partnership with the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA), the, Take Charge! Be Battery Smart, public education campaign focuses on battery safety. When damaged, overheated, improperly charged or discarded incorrectly, lithium-ion batteries can ignite, explode or cause fast-moving fires that are difficult to extinguish. Fire officials across South Carolina continue to report an increase in battery-related fires, many tied to improper storage or disposal. South Carolina State Fire Marshal…, Jones said., “Following the manufacturer’s instructions for using, charging, storing, maintaining and disposing of lithium-ion batteries — along with having working smoke alarms in your home — can make the difference between a close call and a tragedy, helping keep South Carolina families safe.” Lithium-ion batteries are commonly found in everyday household items, including rechargeable toys, gaming devices…, Store lithium-ion batteries safely., Keep devices and spare batteries away from heat sources, direct sunlight, and flammable materials. Avoid charging devices on beds, couches, or near children’s sleeping areas. , Protect children and pets., Keep batteries — especially damaged or loose ones — out of reach. Chewed or punctured batteries can spark fires or release hazardous chemicals. , Never throw batteries in the trash., Lithium-ion batteries should never be placed in household garbage or curbside recycling bins, where they pose a serious fire risk to collection trucks, recycling facilities, and landfills. Horry County Fire Rescue Captain and Fire Investigator Matt Rice said lithium-ion battery fires are a recurring issue locally, often tied to incompatible batteries and chargers (, video message from Cpt. Rice is available at, youtube.com/@southcarolinade, s ). “Every year in Horry County, we respond to multiple lithium-ion battery fires and failures,”, Rice said., “Many of these incidents involve cheap, knockoff batteries or chargers that aren’t compatible with the device. Using manufacturer-approved batteries and chargers, monitoring devices while they charge, and avoiding overcharging. If a battery begins to fail or produce smoke, move away and call 911 immediately, as the chemical smoke can be extremely dangerous to breathe.” In addition to fire…, des.sc.gov/recyclerightsc, and, BeBatterySmart.com., ### , A recording of an SCDES Media Briefing held Feb. 17, 2026, about National Battery Day and the Take Charge! Be Battery Smart campaign is available at, youtube.com/@southcarolinades, .Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) Grant Program
Harmful Algal Blooms
SCDES's statewide monitoring stations, as well as current advisories and watches, and other information can viewed on our GIS app., Beach Access Guide Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring AppFlorence County Recycling Locations
Florence County, County Recycling Coordinator:, Kayla Wilson , Physical and Mailing Address:, 180 North Irby Street, MSC-G, Florence, SC 29501 , Hours:, Monday - Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm , Fax:, (843) 292-1607 , Waste Management:, (843) 413-3013 or (843) 413-3001 , Public Works:, (843) 665-3050 (Emergency telephone number for weekends & Holidays) , Staffed County Drop-Off Sites, Site 1 - Greenwood:, 2325 Carnell Drive, Florence 29505, Site 2 - Airport:, 708 South Stadium Road, Florence 29506, Site 3 - Quinby:, 1508 East Marion Highway, Florence 29506, Site 4 - Timmonsville:, 1840 S Warren Street, Timmonsville 29161, Site 5 - Pamplico:, 411 South Oak Street, Pamplico 29583, Site 6 - Coward:, 3315 US 52 Highway, Coward 29530, Site 7 - Lake City:, 1228 East Main Street, Lake City 29560, Site 8 - Landfill:, 2616 Papermill Road, Florence 29506, Site 9 - Effingham:, 6760 Friendfield Rd, Effingham 29541, Site 10 - Hannah:, 3648 Tree Haven, Pamplico 29583, Site 11 - Paul Jones:, 4807 Buddy's Lane, Effingham 29541, Site 12 - Ebenezer:, 359 South Ebenezer Rd, Florence 29501, Site 13 - Olanta:, 4212 Chandler Rd, Olanta 29114, Site 14 - Johnsonville:, 230 W Egg Farm Rd, Johnsonville 29555, Site 15 - Cussac:, 5169 Sardis Highway, Timmonsville 29161, Hours for all sites:, Monday - Saturday, 7AM - 7PM CLOSED Sunday, SITES COLLECT:, Aluminum (cans, pans, foil, trays) Appliances, large (refrigerators, washers, dryers) Cardboard Farmer oil (, up to 55 gallons; ONLY ACCEPTED, at Sites 7 and 9) Household electronics (desktop computers, laptops, notebook computers, monitors, televisions, printers;, ONLY ACCEPTED, at Sites 7, 9, 12 and 14) Mixed paper (newspaper, inserts, office paper, magazines) Oil/gasoline mixtures (, ONLY ACCEPTED, at Site 12) Plastic bottles, jugs, and jars (#1 and #2) Scrap metal Steel cans Tires (, NOT ACCEPTED, at Sites 8, 10 and 15) Used motor oil, filters, and bottles, **Commercial tires accepted at: 7205 Don McCain Drive, Florence, SC 29506., Back to Top, City of Florence, Physical and Mailing Address:, 1440 McCurdy Road, Florence, SC 29506 , Phone:, (843) 665-3236 , Fax:, (843) 665-3200 , Website:, City of Florence Sanitation Division, Curbside Collection, Aluminum (cans, foil) Cardboard Mixed paper (office paper, newspaper and inserts, magazines) Plastic bottles, jugs and jars (#1 and #2) Telephone books Back to Top, Additional Used Motor Oil Collection Sites, Florence, City Fire Station 4, , 2160 West Palmetto Street, Florence 29501 (also accepts used oil filters), City Fire Station 3, ,1321 South Edisto Drive, Florence 29505 (also accepts used oil filters), City Fire Station 2, , 250 East Marion Street, Florence 29506 (also accepts used oil filters), Advance Auto, , 860 South Irby Street, Florence 29501, Advance Auto, , 1802 West Evans Street, Florence 29501, Advance Auto, , 3217 West Palmetto Street, Florence 29501, Auto Zone, , 830 South Irby Street, Florence 29501, Jiffy Lube, , 2189 West Evans Street, Florence 29501, Jiffy Lube, , 815 South Irby Street, Florence 29501, Jiffy Lube, , 3206 Pine Needles Road, Florence 29501, Tractor Supply Company, , 2590 South Irby Street, Florence 29501, Walmart Tire and Lube Express Center, , 230 North Beltline Drive, Florence 29501, Walmart Tire and Lube Express Center, , 2014 South Irby Street, Florence 29501, Lake City, Advance Auto, , 245 North Ron McNair Boulevard, Lake City 29560, Auto Zone, , 215 South Ron McNair Boulevard, Lake City 29560 Back to TopProducts (SE) Pipe Line Corporation Diesel Release
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Groundwater Level Monitoring Network
The Groundwater Program maintains a groundwater level monitoring network of more than 180 wells., Overview, SCDES maintains a groundwater-level monitoring network of more than 180 wells in the State. Most of these wells are equipped with automatic data recorders that record water levels on an hourly basis, while the remaining wells are measured manually four to six times per year. Most wells have been measured since the mid-to-late 1990s, although a number of wells have been monitored longer, with one…, here, . The network includes 33 cluster sites where two or more monitoring wells have been installed at varying depths in separate aquifers. Most wells are located within the Coastal Plain province, with only 15 wells located in the Piedmont and Blue Ridge physiographic provinces. A subset of the wells, the, Groundwater Drought Monitoring Network, , is equipped with telemetry systems for real-time data collection, and these wells are used for drought monitoring purposes. In some wells along the coast, salinity is also measured to better understand and monitor saltwater intrusion into the aquifers near the ocean. Water-level data are used for the following purposes: Identifying short- and long-term changes in groundwater levels and aquifer…, South Carolina SCDES Groundwater Monitoring Network Status Report, or by contacting Josh Williams (, josh.williams@des.sc.gov, ). In addition to the SCDES groundwater network, the USGS maintains a groundwater-level network of 20 wells in South Carolina. Water level data from those wells can be found, here, . View and Download Groundwater Data Hydrograph SCDES Groundwater Monitoring Network Map groundwater Monitoring Network Groundwater Drought Monitoring Network, Selected Groundwater Level Data Reports, Groundwater Levels in South Carolina, 2011–2018, SCDNR Groundwater Monitoring Network map (PDF), South Carolina DNR Groundwater Monitoring Network Status Report - July 2009 through June 2014 (PDF), Ground-Water Levels in South Carolina 2006-2010 (PDF), Water Resources Data for South Carolina, 2000-2005, Water Resources Data for South Carolina, 2000-2001, Ground-Water Levels in South Carolina - A Compilation of Historical Water-Level Data, More Groundwater Resources, Potentiometric Mapping, Groundwater Modeling, Coastal Plain Water Well Database, Hydrology Section Publications, National Groundwater Monitoring NetworkPotentiometric Mapping