AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDrought & Water Costs: Grand Strand utilities are asking residents to conserve as South Carolina’s drought worsens, and Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority will charge more once usage tops 6,000 gallons—an upcharge that starts July 1 and stays in effect while drought persists. Heat & Storm Shift: After record-breaking heat over the Fourth, South Carolina is moving into a more unsettled pattern with scattered thunderstorms and a continued risk of damaging winds. Lake Murray Watch: Lake Murray residents are questioning how low water levels affect swimming, boating, and safety as drought conditions linger and some counties were recently downgraded after rainfall. Air Quality From Prescribed Burns: New research says prescribed fires drive more than one-fifth of fine particle pollution in the Southeast, with smoke impacts varying by where burns happen relative to population centers—South Carolina included. PFAS Cleanup Pressure: AFFF remediation is entering a new phase as the military works to remove millions of gallons of foam concentrate and rinsate, with PFAS health concerns and ongoing litigation keeping pressure on cleanup timelines. Local Infrastructure: SCDOT plans to close the SC-9 Business bridge in Marlboro County for replacement work, with an expected reopening in June 2027. Public Health Reminder: Publix recalled frozen GreenWise organic IQF blueberries in multiple Southern states after E. coli O145:H28 cases tied to the product.
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