Coastal Squeeze: Sewer Systems
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Charleston’s bacteria pollution problems are not due to septic tanks alone. In August, Tropical Storm Debby caused untreated sewage to overflow from... Read More
Coastal Squeeze: Septic Tanks
The Charleston area has long struggled with bacteria pollution in its waterways. Now, our local communities and sewage infrastructure face a new... Read More
Septic Tanks: A Hidden Menace
Septic tanks are a hot topic in Charleston and other coastal communities because they pollute nearby creeks, rivers, and bays, especially in... Read More
Charleston’s Dirty History
Charleston and its surrounding communities sit at the center of a unique estuarine ecosystem, shaped by four tidal rivers and the daily... Read More
Local problems, local solutions!
Dear Friends, I’m writing to share some bad news: the anti-home rule plastic pollution bill is back. The bill, pushed by plastic... Read More
Kea Payton on Microplastics
You may remember meeting Kea Payton a few years ago when she first started going out with us to grab samples. Fast... Read More
Water Ball 2012- A Resounding Success
Water Ball 2012 Highlights from Charleston Waterkeeper on Vimeo. Two weeks ago, the Charleston community came together to celebrate its fundamental right... Read More
Permitted Discharger Audit
This past Tuesday the Post and Courier ran an article titled “Cooper River in Charleston Among Worst for Carcinogens.” The article states... Read More
Charleston’s Abandoned Boats Get National Spotlight
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Abandoned Boat Removed from Ashley River
The Runaway, an abandoned boat, has finally been removed from the Ashley River. According to The Post and Courier, there are at... Read More