WINTER STORM ALERT

SCDES recommends private well owners fill a bathtub or portable containers with water to put in their toilets for flushing in the case of a power outage. SCDES's Private Drinking Well Hotline is open to provide information: 1-888-761-5989.

Atlantic Fish Consumption Advisory

SCDES Advice for Estuarine and Marine Waters

* EPA and FDA advise women who are or may become pregnant, nursing mothers, and children under 14 not to eat ANY king mackerel, shark, swordfish, or tilefish. SCDES also suggests these at-risk groups avoid cobia. All other persons should follow the advisories as noted below.

DO NOT EAT ANY

King Mackerel over 39 inches*
Shark*

One meal per Month

Swordfish*
Cobia*