Concern for Water Quality

A number of Wadmalaw residents came before the council on Tuesday (1/26/16) with concerns about the water quality on Wadmalaw Island. With everyone watching the horrible events unfold in Flint, MI over lead poisoned water and water quality around the country in question, I am very focused on this issue. I have requested that Charleston County work immediately to secure funding for testing the safety of the drinking water on Wadmalaw, Meanwhile, we are working to get a temporary water tank set-up on the island while we look for a permanent resolution to this problem.

Please be assured that County Councilmembers are working diligently to address this issue. You can watch the video below to see the concerns expressed at the meeting. ​

My Water Quality Action Plan:

• To get temporary water out to the Island to ensure those experiencing problems with their well  now have clean water.
  
• We need to test the quality of the water going into resident's homes to ensure harmful contaminates are not getting into the water supply.

It is 2016 and there is no reason some people in this county are forced to live with potentially unsafe water. I believe that ALL of Charleston County needs access to clean safe water.

f you are currently having problems with your water on Wadmalaw please contact the County at (843) 958-4040 or (843) 958-4031 or email deputy clerk at ksalisbury@charlestoncounty.org.