This comprehensive report contains up-to-date scientific findings on stormwater ponds, their effectiveness as a control measure, pollutant levels, public perception, and best management practices.
Pollution
Chemical and Biological Contamination of Stormwater Detention Pond Sediments in Coastal South Carolina
This technical report characterizes the chemical and biological contaminants from sediment of 16 stormwater ponds located in suburban areas of Myrtle Beach, Georgetown, Charleston, and Beaufort.
Environmental Health in a Changing Climate
This briefing book from Our Coastal Future Forum provides an explanation of South Carolina’s changing climate, and an overview of chemical and bacterial contaminants and their effects on environmental health.