AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSavannah River Site: A lab fire triggered an emergency response and transport restrictions, but the fire was extinguished and officials reported no detectable contamination off-site. Water Pollution: A former Saluda sewage plant manager pleaded guilty to Clean Water Act violations after allowing untreated wastewater into the Little Saluda River and falsifying test results; one bypass killed an estimated 1,529 fish. Separately, officials are investigating a 500,000-gallon sewage spill into Little Allison Creek. Wildlife: State wildlife and transportation agencies are studying whether culverts and other road structures help bats and other at-risk species move safely. Energy Costs: Santee Cooper approved rate increases totaling about 9% over two years, including early expenses for a new gas plant; critics say residential customers bear too much of the cost. Coastal Protection: King tides flooded coastal communities, including parts of the Carolinas. Officials are also reviewing a permit involving 79 acres of wetlands near Charleston airport, while proposed septic systems beside Shem Creek face pushback. Conservation: A new Lowcountry state forest will protect 2,800 acres and provide recreation.
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