And we’re asking the court to prohibit DHEC from permitting septic tanks as part of any large development within 200 feet of a state waterway until the case is resolved.

Source: https://www.postandcourier.com/opinion/commentary/commentary-best-time-to-prevent-septic-tank-pollution-is-before-the-tank-is-installed/article_2ce02b4e-0a0c-11ee-bab6-135a6f6dba79.html

But it is possible for for potentially fatal inflammation of the brain, or encephalitis, to occur in infected people, said DHEC state epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell.

Source: https://www.postandcourier.com/environment/sc-health-agency-seeks-submissions-of-dead-bird-species-to-help-track-west-nile-virus/article_fb4bc724-c400-11ed-93af-17cb54c288e2.html

Craig, of DHEC, said one area in which restaurants struggle the most is having staff certified according to DHEC’s standards.

Source: https://www.postandcourier.com/columbia/business/in-sc-restaurants-with-repeated-health-code-violations-skirt-by-with-few-consequences/article_e0132246-5cbb-11ee-9d63-9bbbe59aa80b.html

DHEC and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older who is eligible get vaccinated.

Source: https://www.abccolumbia.com/2023/12/12/dhec-confirms-first-pediatric-flu-related-death-of-the-season-in-south-carolina/

DHEC reinspects, then allows them to open.

Source: https://www.postandcourier.com/columbia/business/in-sc-restaurants-with-repeated-health-code-violations-skirt-by-with-few-consequences/article_e0132246-5cbb-11ee-9d63-9bbbe59aa80b.html

DHEC says South Carolina has had 22 hot car deaths since 1998.

Source: https://www.abccolumbia.com/2023/06/27/dhec-offers-tags-for-parents-caregivers-to-prevent-hot-car-deaths/

Flu vaccines offered at DHEC health department clinics are available by appointment.

Source: https://www.dillonheraldonline.com/2023/09/29/state-suffers-first-flu-related-death-of-the-season/

Previous testing by DHEC found Lake Conestee had some of the state's highest levels of forever chemicals in the water.

Source: https://phys.org/news/2023-09-dangerous-chemicals-south-carolina-fish.html

Then, in September 2022, DHEC officials reported finding unmarked containers of hazard waste and leaking batteries in various places throughout the Jushi plant.

Source: https://www.postandcourier.com/columbia/business/columbia-fiberglass-maker-receives-hefty-fines-for-air-quality-hazardous-waste-violations/article_c146c670-2015-11ee-be16-ffb8c27b1143.html

The staff is still evaluating any impact the dredging had on the marsh grass or substrate, DHEC Media Relations Director Ron Aiken told The Post and Courier.

Source: https://www.postandcourier.com/hilton-head/hilton-heads-preserved-natural-beauty-is-part-of-its-brand-can-the-island-keep-it/article_8f97f756-d4b2-11ed-8d4d-3b5ed37d79cc.html

“We don’t want people to be worried or concerned we want them to be informed,” said Fran Marshall, the Director of Environmental Health at DHEC.

Source: https://www.postandcourier.com/berkeley-independent/news/local-impact-changes-coming-to-drinking-water/article_050df4b0-c8d1-11ed-a976-3f279c14abd1.html