S.1009

Lake Wateree PCB Contamination

Introduced·3/12/26
Introduced Text

South Carolina S1009 directs the Department of Environmental Services to investigate the origin of PCB contamination in Lake Wateree and the.

South Carolina S1009 mandates the Department of Environmental Services to conduct an investigation into the origin of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) contamination in Lake Wateree and the Catawba-Wateree River basin. The investigation aims to identify responsible parties, including whether Duke Energy or its predecessors contributed to the contamination. The department may enlist the Office of Inspector General for assistance. Findings must be reported to the Governor, the General Assembly, the Office of Regulatory Staff, and the Public Service Commission by December 31, 2026.

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Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
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History

Mar 12

Senate

Introduced and read first time

Mar 12

Senate

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources