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When DHEC investigates areas of historical environmental contamination, we make recommendations to citizens about things that they can do to prevent potential future exposure(s).  As a precautionary measure, if your property backs up to the highlighted area on the map below, DHEC recommends the following:

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PCBs

PCBs is an abbreviation for polychlorinated biphenyls.  This is not one chemical, but a class made up of 209 chemicals. PCBs are man-made, with a range of toxicity, and vary in consistency from thin, light-colored liquids to yellow or black waxy solids.  PCBs have no known taste or smell.

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Next Steps

DHEC will continue to work with the EPA to address the contamination that remains in the area. Removal actions are planned on the Highland Industries property, the adjacent drainage ditch, and Huckleberry Park. As additional actions are proposed for any remaining areas of contamination, DHEC will continue to support the USEPA-led efforts.

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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has developed this website to inform citizens of issues related to Seaco and its associated properties. This website will:

Saluda River NPDES Permits - Renewal

DHEC has updated a water quality model for the Saluda, Broad and Congaree Rivers. This will require changes to discharges into these midlands rivers. Because of the high public interest in the Lower Saluda River, DHEC is working on the domestic NPDES renewal applications for the Lower Saluda at the same time. We welcome your input and would also like to give you information about the Midlands Rivers Coalition (past and future).

This page is a supplement to the NPDES public notice: 18-021-H

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