News, Reports & Events

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News, Reports & Events
By Congaree Riverkeeper 04 Mar, 2024
Columbia carpet facility threatens rivers and drinking water sources. Riverkeeper to sue if illegal PFAS pollution not addressed.
By Congaree Riverkeeper 30 Jan, 2024
For the last eleven years we have compiled an annual sewer spill report for Congaree Riverkeeper's jurisdictional area (which includes the Lower Saluda, Lower Broad, and Congaree Rivers, and their tributaries) using data from DHEC's Sewer Overflow Database . In 2023 there were 114 reported sanitary sewer overflows (SSO's) totaling 4,190,509 gallons of sewage spilled in our watershed. This is a very significant increase from previous years. Sewer overflows can contaminate waterways and impact water quality, creating both ecological and public health issues. River users who are exposed to sewer overflows may experience health problems including infections, rashes, and gastrointestinal issues.
By Congaree Riverkeeper 19 Dec, 2023
Here are a few highlights and accomplishments from the last year.

Events

Keep up with what's happening in our community.

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