Hurricane Florence Update 09-26-2018
Wednesday, September 26th, 2018 - updated at 3:00 p.m., This page will be updated regularly as information becomes available, ., SCDES is closely monitoring developments with Hurricane Florence. We are working with Governor McMaster and the South Carolina Emergency Management Division in accordance with the South Carolina Emergency Operations Plan and the South Carolina Hurricane Plan., Stay tuned to your local weather forecast and get the latest information about our preparation and response efforts by following us on, Twitter, and, Facebook., In response to Hurricane Florence, SCDES staff continues to actively assess and respond to ongoing public health and environmental needs across the state. For important information, please visit our , hurricane preparedness page, ., Latest Updates:, As part of our preparedness efforts, SCDES has taken the following actions (updated at 3 p.m. on 09/26/2018):, More than 700 SCDES staff have been dispatched as part of our emergency response efforts., Our call centers have fielded more than 7,700 calls assisting the public, with questions related to special medical needs, health department services and other general concerns., SCDES Urges South Carolinians to Avoid Contact with Flood Waters:, SCDES recommends that you minimize contact with flood waters, because there are many health and safety concerns, including:, Health Concerns:, Infectious Diseases (, e.g, ., tetanus, norovirus, hepatitis and TB) Diarrheal Diseases Wound Infections Chemical Hazards (, e.g., , gasoline, diesel and oil from submerged vehicles), Safety Concerns:, Drowning Animal & Insect Bites Fire ants float on flood waters and re-establish where they land Snakes can be anywhere water may have carried them Other wildlife (foxes, coyotes, beavers, etc.) can be relocated by flood waters Electrical Hazards – Water and electricity can be a dangerous combination. When returning to flooded homes, it is important to turn the power off at the breaker box so…, CDC’s Flood and Standing Waters, website., Health Care Facilities:, The Department is working with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources and local emergency management officials to monitor projected flooding and ensure potentially impacted health care facilities are addressed as needed., As of Tuesday at 3 p.m., two health care facilities regulated by SCDES – South Island Assisted Living and Blue Ridge in Georgetown – have been evacuated. Additionally, the following regulated facilities are in the process of evacuating:, South Island Assisted Living, (by Tuesday at 12 p.m., Blue Ridge in Georgetown, (by Tuesday at 12 p.m., Tidelands Georgetown Memorial, (by Tuesday at 5 p.m.) Tidelands Georgetown Memorial will evacuate all currently admitted patients but their emergency room will remain open., Oasis Residential Home, (by Wednesday at 12 p.m.), Special Medical Needs Shelters:, SCDES has 1 special medical needs shelter open, to provide shelter for people whose medical conditions exceed the capabilities of the general population shelters but are not severe enough to require a hospital stay. These are individuals who live at home and have a health condition that requires specialized, electric-powered equipment or need medication that requires refrigeration. Individuals in these shelters must bring an adult caregiver…, ., *NOTE: if you think you may need this type of shelter, please call our CARELINE at, 1-855-472-3432, ., Environmental Assessments and Monitoring, SCDES conducted baseline water sampling last week for general chemistry, (, e.g.,, pH, oil, grease), and metals analyses, (, e.g., , arsenic, lead, mercury, selenium), from the Waccamaw River and from the two coal ash ponds at the Santee Cooper Grainger Station., The Department, along with Georgetown County Water and Sewer District and Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority, continues to monitor the conditions closely. Based on discussions with these public water utilities, they have plans in place to address any releases from Grainger Station. SCDES continues to be in contact with Santee Cooper regarding conditions at the Grainger Station., The Department also continues to work with the S.C. State Law Enforcement Division to conduct aerial assessments of the Pee Dee River Basin and Waccamaw River to observe public drinking water plants, wastewater plants and industrial areas., Boil Water Advisories:, As of Wednesday at 9 a.m.,, 1 boil water advisory for Trico Water in Dillon, has been reported to SCDES., Visit this page, for tips on how to purify bacteria-contaminated water by boiling., Shellfish Beds:, SCDES has closed some shellfish harvesting beds in Georgetown County due to flooding from Hurricane Florence. The closure affects all shellfish harvesting from North Inlet south to the South Santee River. The affected area will reopen once water quality data indicate that bacteria levels are once again suitable for shellfish harvesting., Private Wells:, SCDES is waiving bacteriological testing fees for private wells impacted by the flood. Residents with questions about private wells should call, 1-888-761-5989, ., We will provide information on boiling your water, disinfecting your well, and testing your well., *NOTE: If the well was not flooded, the water quality is the same as before the flood., Dams:, SCDES, assessed 262 dams, prior to the storm. The Department utilized the, CodeRED, system multiple times to notify more than 2,000 dam owners via voice call, text message and email. Dam owners were urged to evaluate their water levels and coordinate lowering levels with other owners downstream to avoid flooding., SCDES and the US Army Corps of Engineers have conducted 264 post-storm assessments of regulated dams., Over the course of the heavy rain, there were several dams in the Pee Dee region that overtopped., As of 12 p.m. Wednesday, SCDES had confirmed 11 regulated dams had breached:, Lakewind, (significant-hazard) – Chesterfield County, Crawford Pond, (low-hazard) – Chesterfield County, Jordan Pond, (significant-hazard) – Darlington County, Lake Darpo, (low-hazard) – Darlington County, Springwood Lake, (low-hazard) – Darlington County, McColl Pond, (low-hazard) – Dillon County, Baxley 501 Pond, (significant-hazard) – Marion County, McMeeken, (low-hazard) – Marlboro County, McLaurins Mill Pond, (significant-hazard) – Marlboro County, David’s Millpond, (significant-hazard) – Marlboro County, Covington Millpond, (low-hazard) – Marlboro County, NOTE: Understanding Dam Classifications, Unless exempted by law, dams regulated by SCDES are classified based on size and hazards, and must meet one of the following criteria: 25 feet in height impounds (holds back) 50 acre-feet or more of water classified as a high-hazard dam, regardless of size, Hazard classification, applies to potential loss of human life or property damage in the event of failure or improper operation of the dam or connected works., High-hazard (C1), - Failure will likely cause loss of life or serious damage to infrastructure., Significant-hazard (C2), - Failure will not likely cause loss of life but may damage infrastructure., Low-hazard (C3), - Failure may cause limited property damage., SCDES Office Closures:, SCDES follows the closings and delays of county offices. For example, if Beaufort County offices are closed, our health clinics and offices in the county will be closed as well. The latest information on delays and closures can be found at, http://scemd.org, or on local media. We will update this information here as it becomes available., Previous Updates:, Hurricane Florence Update 09-25-2018, Hurricane Florence Update 09-24-2018, Hurricane Florence Update 09-21-2018, Hurricane Florence Update 09-20-2018, Hurricane Florence Update 09-19-2018, Hurricane Florence Update 09-18-2018, Hurricane Florence Update 09-17-2018, Hurricane Florence Update 09-16-2018, Hurricane Florence Update 09-15-2018, Hurricane Florence Update 09-14-2018, Hurricane Florence Update 09-13-2018, Hurricane Florence Update 09-12-2018, Stay Connected, Stay tuned to your local weather forecast and get the latest information about our preparation and response efforts by following us on, Twitter, and, Facebook.Hurricane Florence Update 09-27-2018
Thursday, September 27th, 2018 - updated at 3:00 p.m., This page will be updated regularly as information becomes available, ., SCDES is closely monitoring developments with Hurricane Florence. We are working with Governor McMaster and the South Carolina Emergency Management Division in accordance with the South Carolina Emergency Operations Plan and the South Carolina Hurricane Plan., Stay tuned to your local weather forecast and get the latest information about our preparation and response efforts by following us on, Twitter, and, Facebook., In response to Hurricane Florence, SCDES staff continues to actively assess and respond to ongoing public health and environmental needs across the state. For important information, please visit our , hurricane preparedness page, ., Latest Updates:, As part of our preparedness efforts, SCDES has taken the following actions (updated at 3 p.m. on 09/27/2018):, More than 700 SCDES staff have been dispatched as part of our emergency response efforts., Our call centers have fielded more than 8,100 calls assisting the public, with questions related to special medical needs, health department services and other general concerns., SCDES Urges South Carolinians to Avoid Contact with Flood Waters:, SCDES recommends that you minimize contact with flood waters because there are many health and safety concerns, including:, Health Concerns:, Infectious Diseases (, e.g, ., tetanus, norovirus, hepatitis and TB) Diarrheal Diseases Wound Infections Chemical Hazards (, e.g., , gasoline, diesel and oil from submerged vehicles), Safety Concerns:, Drowning Animal & Insect Bites Fire ants float on flood waters and re-establish where they land Snakes can be anywhere water may have carried them Other wildlife (foxes, coyotes, beavers, etc.) can be relocated by flood waters Electrical Hazards – Water and electricity can be a dangerous combination. When returning to flooded homes, it is important to turn the power off at the breaker box so…, CDC’s Flood and Standing Waters, website., Health Care Facilities:, The Department is working with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources and local emergency management officials to monitor projected flooding and ensure potentially impacted health care facilities are addressed as needed., As of Thursday at 12 p.m., the following health care facilities regulated by SCDES have been evacuated:, South Island Assisted Living, (by Tuesday at 12 p.m.), Blue Ridge in Georgetown, (by Tuesday at 12 p.m.), Tidelands Georgetown Memorial, (by Tuesday at 5 p.m.) - Tidelands Georgetown Memorial will evacuate all currently admitted patients, but their emergency room will remain open, ., Oasis Residential Home, (by Wednesday at 12 p.m.), Special Medical Needs Shelters:, SCDES has 1 special medical needs shelter open, to provide shelter for people whose medical conditions exceed the capabilities of the general population shelters but are not severe enough to require a hospital stay. These are individuals who live at home and have a health condition that requires specialized, electric-powered equipment or need medication that requires refrigeration. Individuals in these shelters must bring an adult caregiver…, ., *NOTE: if you think you may need this type of shelter, please call our CARELINE at, 1-855-472-3432, ., Immunization Clinics, SCDES will use its WIC mobile Clinic to provide some key services to residents in areas recovering from severe flooding. SCDES's mobile care van will travel to the Cheraw and Marion area later this week to offer WIC services to eligible women and children along with Tdap and Flu shots for adults. , Environmental Assessments and Monitoring, SCDES conducted baseline water sampling last week for general chemistry, (, e.g.,, pH, oil, grease), and metals analyses, (, e.g., , arsenic, lead, mercury, selenium), from the Waccamaw River and from the two coal ash ponds at the Santee Cooper Grainger Station., The Department, along with Georgetown County Water and Sewer District and Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority, continues to monitor the conditions closely. Based on discussions with these public water utilities, they have plans in place to address any releases from Grainger Station. SCDES continues to be in contact with Santee Cooper regarding conditions at the Grainger Station. The Department…, Boil Water Advisories:, As of Thursday at 9 a.m.,, 1 boil water advisory for the City of Florence, has been reported to SCDES., Visit this page, for tips on how to purify bacteria-contaminated water by boiling., Shellfish Beds:, SCDES has closed some shellfish harvesting beds in Georgetown County due to flooding from Hurricane Florence. The closure affects all shellfish harvesting from North Inlet south to the South Santee River. The affected area will reopen once water quality data indicate that bacteria levels are once again suitable for shellfish harvesting., Private Wells:, SCDES is waiving bacteriological testing fees for private wells impacted by the flood. Residents with questions about private wells should call, 1-888-761-5989, ., We will provide information on boiling your water, disinfecting your well, and testing your well., *NOTE: If the well was not flooded, the water quality is the same as before the flood., Dams:, SCDES, assessed 262 dams, prior to the storm. The Department utilized the, CodeRED, system multiple times to notify more than 2,000 dam owners via voice call, text message and email. Dam owners were urged to evaluate their water levels and coordinate lowering levels with other owners downstream to avoid flooding., SCDES and the US Army Corps of Engineers have conducted 264 post-storm assessments of regulated dams., Over the course of the heavy rain, there were several dams in the Pee Dee region that overtopped., As of 12 p.m. Thursday, SCDES had confirmed 11 regulated dams had breached:, Lakewind, (significant-hazard) – Chesterfield County, Crawford Pond, (low-hazard) – Chesterfield County, Jordan Pond, (significant-hazard) – Darlington County, Lake Darpo, (low-hazard) – Darlington County, Springwood Lake, (low-hazard) – Darlington County, McColl Pond, (low-hazard) – Dillon County, Baxley 501 Pond, (significant-hazard) – Marion County, McMeeken, (low-hazard) – Marlboro County, McLaurins Mill Pond, (significant-hazard) – Marlboro County, David’s Millpond, (significant-hazard) – Marlboro County, Covington Millpond, (low-hazard) – Marlboro County, NOTE: Understanding Dam Classifications, Unless exempted by law, dams regulated by SCDES are classified based on size and hazards, and must meet one of the following criteria: 25 feet in height impounds (holds back) 50 acre-feet or more of water classified as a high-hazard dam, regardless of size, Hazard classification, applies to potential loss of human life or property damage in the event of failure or improper operation of the dam or connected works., High-hazard (C1), - Failure will likely cause loss of life or serious damage to infrastructure., Significant-hazard (C2), - Failure will not likely cause loss of life but may damage infrastructure., Low-hazard (C3), - Failure may cause limited property damage., SCDES Office Closures:, SCDES follows the closings and delays of county offices. For example, if Beaufort County offices are closed, our health clinics and offices in the county will be closed as well. The latest information on delays and closures can be found at, http://scemd.org, or on local media. We will update this information here as it becomes available., Previous Updates:, Hurricane Florence Update 09-26-2018, Hurricane Florence Update 09-25-2018, Hurricane Florence Update 09-24-2018, Hurricane Florence Update 09-21-2018, Hurricane Florence Update 09-20-2018, Hurricane Florence Update 09-19-2018, Hurricane Florence Update 09-18-2018, Hurricane Florence Update 09-17-2018, Hurricane Florence Update 09-16-2018, Hurricane Florence Update 09-15-2018, Hurricane Florence Update 09-14-2018, Hurricane Florence Update 09-13-2018, Hurricane Florence Update 09-12-2018, Stay Connected, Stay tuned to your local weather forecast and get the latest information about our preparation and response efforts by following us on, Twitter, and, Facebook.Hurricane Florence Update 09-28-2018
Friday, September 28th, 2018 - updated at 12:00 p.m., This page will be updated regularly as information becomes available, ., SCDES is closely monitoring developments with Hurricane Florence. We are working with Governor McMaster and the South Carolina Emergency Management Division in accordance with the South Carolina Emergency Operations Plan and the South Carolina Hurricane Plan., Stay tuned to your local weather forecast and get the latest information about our preparation and response efforts by following us on, Twitter, and, Facebook., In response to Hurricane Florence, SCDES staff continues to actively assess and respond to ongoing public health and environmental needs across the state. For important information, please visit our , hurricane preparedness page, ., Latest Updates:, As part of our preparedness efforts, SCDES has taken the following actions (updated at 12 p.m. on 09/28/2018):, More than 700 SCDES staff have been dispatched as part of our emergency response efforts., Our call centers have fielded more than 8,100 calls assisting the public, with questions related to special medical needs, health department services and other general concerns., SCDES Urges South Carolinians to Avoid Contact with Flood Waters:, SCDES recommends that you minimize contact with flood waters because there are many health and safety concerns, including:, Health Concerns:, Infectious Diseases (, e.g, ., tetanus, norovirus, hepatitis and TB) Diarrheal Diseases Wound Infections Chemical Hazards (, e.g., , gasoline, diesel and oil from submerged vehicles), Safety Concerns:, Drowning Animal & Insect Bites Fire ants float on flood waters and re-establish where they land Snakes can be anywhere water may have carried them Other wildlife (foxes, coyotes, beavers, etc.) can be relocated by flood waters Electrical Hazards – Water and electricity can be a dangerous combination. When returning to flooded homes, it is important to turn the power off at the breaker box so…, CDC’s Flood and Standing Waters, website., Health Care Facilities:, The Department is working with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources and local emergency management officials to monitor projected flooding and ensure potentially impacted health care facilities are addressed as needed., As of Friday at 9 a.m., the following health care facilities regulated by SCDES have been evacuated:, South Island Assisted Living, (on September 25th), Blue Ridge in Georgetown, (on September 25th), Tidelands Georgetown Memorial, (on September 25th) - Tidelands Georgetown Memorial will evacuate all currently admitted patients, but their emergency room will remain open, ., Oasis Residential Home, (on September 26th), Special Medical Needs Shelters:, SCDES has 1 special medical needs shelter open, to provide shelter for people whose medical conditions exceed the capabilities of the general population shelters but are not severe enough to require a hospital stay. These are individuals who live at home and have a health condition that requires specialized, electric-powered equipment or need medication that requires refrigeration. Individuals in these shelters must bring an adult caregiver…, ., *NOTE: if you think you may need this type of shelter, please call our CARELINE at, 1-855-472-3432, ., Immunization Clinics, SCDES will use its WIC mobile Clinic to provide some key services to residents in areas recovering from severe flooding. SCDES's mobile care van will travel to Cheraw and Marion to offer WIC services to eligible women and children along with Tdap and Flu shots for adults. The mobile unit will be available these times and locations: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Friday, Sept. 28, at Chesterfield County DSS (203 Commerce Dr., Cheraw) 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 29, at the CD Joyner Auditorium (161 Elizabeth St., Marion), SCDES is waiving all fees for the immunizations at the mobile clinics on Friday and Saturday., Environmental Assessments and Monitoring, SCDES conducted baseline water sampling last week for general chemistry, (, e.g.,, pH, oil, grease), and metals analyses, (, e.g., , arsenic, lead, mercury, selenium), from the Waccamaw River and from the two coal ash ponds at the Santee Cooper Grainger Station., The Department, along with Georgetown County Water and Sewer District and Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority, continues to monitor the conditions closely. Based on discussions with these public water utilities, they have plans in place to address any releases from Grainger Station. SCDES continues to be in contact with Santee Cooper regarding conditions at the Grainger Station. The Department…, SCDES was notified by Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority on Thursday that the Conway Wastewater Treatment Plant is back online and able to treat wastewater. , SCDES remains in close contact with Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority and other Public Water and Wastewater Systems across the affected area regarding the status of their systems and support to their customers., Boil Water Advisories:, As of Friday at 9 a.m., SCDES is aware of the following boil water advisories: Boil water advisory from the City of Florence has been lifted. Boil water advisory for Trico Water in Dillon which impacts 6 homes is still in effect. A precautionary boil water advisory has been issued for the Lakeside community of Bennettsville., Visit this page, for tips on how to purify bacteria-contaminated water by boiling., Shellfish Beds:, SCDES has closed some shellfish harvesting beds in Georgetown County due to flooding from Hurricane Florence. The closure affects all shellfish harvesting from North Inlet south to the South Santee River. The affected area will reopen once water quality data indicate that bacteria levels are once again suitable for shellfish harvesting., Private Wells:, SCDES is waiving bacteriological testing fees for private wells impacted by the flood. Residents with questions about private wells should call, 1-888-761-5989, ., We will provide information on boiling your water, disinfecting your well, and testing your well., *NOTE: If the well was not flooded, the water quality is the same as before the flood., Dams:, SCDES, assessed 262 dams, prior to the storm. The Department utilized the, CodeRED, system multiple times to notify more than 2,000 dam owners via voice call, text message and email. Dam owners were urged to evaluate their water levels and coordinate lowering levels with other owners downstream to avoid flooding., SCDES and the US Army Corps of Engineers have conducted 264 post-storm assessments of regulated dams., Over the course of the heavy rain, there were several dams in the Pee Dee region that overtopped., As of 12 p.m. Friday, SCDES had confirmed 11 regulated dams had breached:, Lakewind, (significant-hazard) – Chesterfield County, Crawford Pond, (low-hazard) – Chesterfield County, Jordan Pond, (significant-hazard) – Darlington County, Lake Darpo, (low-hazard) – Darlington County, Springwood Lake, (low-hazard) – Darlington County, McColl Pond, (low-hazard) – Dillon County, Baxley 501 Pond, (significant-hazard) – Marion County, McMeeken, (low-hazard) – Marlboro County, McLaurins Mill Pond, (significant-hazard) – Marlboro County, David’s Millpond, (significant-hazard) – Marlboro County, Covington Millpond, (low-hazard) – Marlboro County, NOTE: Understanding Dam Classifications, Unless exempted by law, dams regulated by SCDES are classified based on size and hazards, and must meet one of the following criteria: 25 feet in height impounds (holds back) 50 acre-feet or more of water classified as a high-hazard dam, regardless of size, Hazard classification, applies to potential loss of human life or property damage in the event of failure or improper operation of the dam or connected works., High-hazard (C1), - Failure will likely cause loss of life or serious damage to infrastructure., Significant-hazard (C2), - Failure will not likely cause loss of life but may damage infrastructure., Low-hazard (C3), - Failure may cause limited property damage., SCDES Office Closures:, SCDES follows the closings and delays of county offices. For example, if Beaufort County offices are closed, our health clinics and offices in the county will be closed as well. The latest information on delays and closures can be found at, http://scemd.org, or on local media. We will update this information here as it becomes available., Previous Updates:, Hurricane Florence Update 09-27-2018, Hurricane Florence Update 09-26-2018, Hurricane Florence Update 09-25-2018, Hurricane Florence Update 09-24-2018, Hurricane Florence Update 09-21-2018, Hurricane Florence Update 09-20-2018, Hurricane Florence Update 09-19-2018, Hurricane Florence Update 09-18-2018, Hurricane Florence Update 09-17-2018, Hurricane Florence Update 09-16-2018, Hurricane Florence Update 09-15-2018, Hurricane Florence Update 09-14-2018, Hurricane Florence Update 09-13-2018, Hurricane Florence Update 09-12-2018, Stay Connected, Stay tuned to your local weather forecast and get the latest information about our preparation and response efforts by following us on, Twitter, and, Facebook.Drinking Water Resources
Access to safe drinking water is essential to human health. The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) administers and enforces drinking water quality standards and regulations – working with public water systems to keep our drinking water safe. South Carolina's water systems have a very high overall compliance with all chemical and biological drinking water standards and…Protecting Your Drinking Water and FAQs
Whether your drinking water comes from a lake, river, reservoir, or groundwater, it's important to protect the source from contamination. One of the best ways to protect your drinking water is to prevent pollution from getting into your drinking water source. Your drinking water can become polluted with animal waste, fertilizer, pesticides, herbicides, motor oil, gasoline, and other substances as…, runoff pollution, . All public water systems have identified potential sources of contamination and are working on , source water protection, plans. You can get involved in protecting your drinking water too by contacting your water provider. If you have your own drinking water well, you can take steps to protect your water source. Be sure the well cover, cap, and casing are in good repair, and install a locking well cap. Keep hazardous chemicals like paint, fertilizer, pesticides, gasoline, and motor oil away from your well. Check…, Contact, :, Leigh Anne Flynn, , (803) 898-3531Privacy
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) establishes this privacy notice on the collection and dissemination of personal information in accordance with Sections 30-2-10 through 30-2-50 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. The purpose of the policy is to ensure that the collection of personal information by the Department is limited to such personal information as is required…, Privacy Complaints, Any person who believes SCDES has inappropriately released their confidential information may file a complaint with the SCDES Compliance Office. Please complete an, SCDES Privacy Complaint Form (D-2026), . You may: Email the form to, compliance@des.sc.gov, , or Mail the form to: SCDES Compliance Office, 2600 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201 Complaints also may be taken via telephone at, (803) 898-3944, The Compliance Office will respond to the complaint within thirty (30) calendar days and will take reasonable steps to resolve the matter. The complainant may be contacted for more information. The complainant will be notified of the findings and any action(s) to be taken. , Definitions, Personal information, - means information that identifies or describes an individual including, but not limited to, an individual's photograph or digitized image, social security number, date of birth, driver's identification number, name, home address, home telephone number, medical or disability information, education level, financial status, bank account(s) number(s), account or identification number issued by and/…, Legitimate public purpose, - means a purpose or use which falls clearly within the statutory charge or mandates of an agency, board, commission, institution, department, or other state entity., Commercial solicitation, - means contact by telephone, mail, or electronic mail for the purpose of selling or marketing a consumer product or service. 'Commercial solicitation' does not include contact by whatever means for the purpose of: offering membership in a credit union; notification of continuing education opportunities sponsored by not-for-profit professional associations; selling or marketing banking, insurance…, Automatically Collected Information, When you visit the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) website, we automatically collect certain data to analyze website usage and enhance user experience. This information is gathered in raw form and is not used to personally identify or contact visitors. If you access our website to view or download content, we may collect and store: Your IP address and domain name. The…, Emails Sent to SCDES, When you send an email to SCDES, you may provide personal information such as your name, physical address, or email address. For example, if you submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, we may store your contact details to respond appropriately or address your inquiry., Online Forms and Registrations, Some DES website features may require you to complete a form, such as when requesting information, providing feedback, or participating in surveys. The details you provide help us better understand user needs and improve our services., Use of Cookies, Our website utilizes cookies to enhance site functionality and improve user experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us: Track website traffic patterns and usage trends. Remember preferences to provide a more personalized experience. Improve website content and functionality based on user interactions. Cookies are only used for aggregate…, Data Privacy & Public Records, SCDES is committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of your information. While authorized SCDES employees may access your data as part of their job responsibilities, we take appropriate measures to protect your privacy. However, as a public agency, SCDES may be required to disclose certain information under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). While FOIA promotes…, Use for Commercial Solicitation Prohibited, Section 30-2-50 of the South Carolina Family Privacy Protection Act prohibits persons or private entities from obtaining or using any personal information obtained from the Department for commercial solicitation. A person knowingly violating this prohibition is guilty of a misdemeanor offense and subject to the penalties specified in 30-2-50 (D). Any person or entity requesting or obtaining…, Changes to this Notice, SCDES may change this privacy notice occasionally. All changes will be posted on this website. By continuing to use the website after changes are posted, you accept and agree to this privacy notice, as amended., Party Responsible for Administration of the Notice, If you have any questions about this privacy notice, please contact: SCDES Compliance Office 2600 Bull Street Columbia, SC 29201, Compliance@des.sc.gov,Pay an Invoice
Pay a SCDES invoice, visit, the SC.GOV Online Payments Portal, (Note: When you click the link, you will leave the SCDES website altogether and go to a separate S.C. government website where you can pay your invoice.)Whistleblower Protections
South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) promotes compliance with federal and state laws to combat fraud, waste and abuse in government programs. All employees, including management, must be aware of applicable legal requirements and whistleblower protections., Applicable laws are summarized in Appendix A of Policy A.302. Protections granted under S.C. Code Title 8 Chapter 27: “, Employment Protection for Reports of Violations of State or Federal Law or Regulation, ” are summarized below:, What constitutes wrongdoing?, According to, S.C. Code Section 8-27-10, , "wrongdoing" means action by a public body and/or employee which results in substantial abuse, misuse, destruction, or loss of substantial public funds or public resources. "Wrongdoing" also includes an allegation that a public employee has intentionally violated federal or state statutory law or regulations or other political subdivision ordinances or regulations or a code of ethics, which…, How can I report suspected wrongdoing?, Call the SCDES Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline at, 803-898-7533, ; or Complete the “, Fraud and Abuse Hotline Complaint/Allegation, ” form and submitting to, Fraud.Hotline@des.sc.gov, ., What benefits or protections are available to me if I report alleged wrongdoing?, SCDES may discipline any direct line supervisory employee who retaliates against you for having filed a good faith report alleging wrongdoing. If your report results in a saving of any public money, you are eligible for a limited monetary reward up to 25% of the estimated net savings resulting from the first year of implementation of your report (not to exceed $2,000) as determined by the…, S.C. Code Section 8-27-10, , you may institute a nonjury civil action against the employing public body for: Reinstatement to his former position; Lost wages; Actual damages not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars; Reasonable attorney fees as determined by the court, but this award of attorney fees may not exceed ten thousand dollars for any trial and five thousand dollars for any appeal. The action must be brought in the…, NOTE:, An action under this chapter must be commenced within one year after the accrual of the cause of action or exhaustion of all available grievance or other administrative and judicial remedies or is forever barred., What else should I know about reporting wrongdoing?, A public body may take disciplinary action against you if the report is unfounded or merely technical and made in bad faith, up to and including termination. Public bodies may take disciplinary action against you for other reasons unrelated to the report.State Remediation Attachments
AVX Corporation, AVX Fact Sheet Figure 1, AVX Fact Sheet Figure 2, April 09 Progress Report, May 09 Progress Report, June 09 Progress Report, July 09 Progress Report, August 09 Progress Report, Sept 09 Progress Report, Oct 09 Progress Report, Nov 09 Progress Report, AVX-MB Proposed Plan 110111, EFP, EFP February 5, 2008 Public Meeting PowerPoint Presentation, EFP Large Map with One Mile Radius, EFP Proposed Plan--Addendum, Stoller Chemical, Proposed Plan for and Amendment to the Record of Decision for OU1 (Groundwater) Dated 1999 with Figure 1 - Site Location Map, Figure 1 - Stoller Site Location Map, Stoller IGWTS Process Flow Diagram, Areal Extent of Cadium Plume IGWTS Pumping OU-1 (2001-2005), Alternative 3 Pump and Treat Only Aeral Extent of Impacted Groundwater, Alternative 4 SRBR Only Areal Extent of Impacted Groundwater, Alternative 5 Pump and Treat/SRBR Areal Extent of Impacted Groundwater, 2007 RSG Settlement Agreement, 2002 State Agreement SJWG and RSG, Comment 2008 SJWF Statement Agreement, ASCO Site, Proposed Plan Presentation, Public Meeting Transcript, Proposed Plan, IVAX Site, Amendment to Voluntary Cleanup Contract 02-5416-RP, SCE&G-Fleet Management Site, Remedial Investigation Report 05/01/07, SCE&G Investigation Approval 08/29/08, Removal Action Work Plan 08/07/09, SCANA'S Summary of Supplemental Delineation Activities 04/21/09, DHEC'S Removal Action Memorandum 09/21/09, SCE&G MGPSite, Proposed Plan Final,Common Aquatic Plant Management Problems
Aquatic plants can be a part of a healthy, balanced pond environment, providing food and cover for some species of fish and other aquatic creatures. Plants can also help add oxygen to the water. However, sometimes plants become too prolific in a pond, causing problems with pond access, water flow, and inefficient predation by bass. Too many plants remove valuable nutrients needed for fish growth…, Please note:, This information is intended for educational purposes only. References to commercial products or trade names are made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended of other products which may be available. Any herbicides recommended herein for the treatment of aquatic vegetation have been registered by the Environmental Protection Agency for use in the manner described. The…