Dams & Reservoirs - Safety Newsletters
Please find below an archive of the Dam Safety Program's annual newsletter to dam owners. These newsletters cover a range of topics from suggested maintenance items, changes in the dam safety program, contacts for your closest regional dam safety engineer, and much more.
Disposing of Needles
Many residents have medical conditions that require self-injections at home. Because of issues regarding safety and the spread of disease, the disposal of home-generated needles, syringes and lancets (or "sharps") has caused some concern among families and trash collection services as well as landfill and recycling staff.
Don't Waste Holiday Food
During the holiday season, many of us attend holiday parties with friends and family. Part of this is enjoying tasty dishes that we only indulge in once a year. It's all too easy to waste food when our eating routines are all over the place. While it's not the first waist-related issue that comes to mind, the waste problem can be significant!
Homeowner Resources
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control ("Department") has amended R. 61-56, Onsite Wastewater Systems. The updated regulation was posted in the State Register on May 27, 2022 and went into effect on July 1, 2022.
Where to Recycle
*Please remember to only use your county of residence drop-off locations. Do not take material to another county.
All Forms & Applications
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Student Internships
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) encourages and supports internships where feasible. Students who are looking for internships at SCDES can use the information on this page as a guide to get started.
Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career paths; and give employers the opportunity to guide and evaluate talent. - National Association of Colleges and Employers