New State Water Plan Outlines Roadmap for Sustainable Water Use for Next 50 Years

SC’s new water plan hopes to serve as a ‘road map’ while emerging technologies come into play

South Carolina leaders unveiled the latest version of the state's water plan to conserve and manage the resource for future needs and help prepare for potential disasters.

New State Water Plan outlines roadmap for sustainable water use for next 50 years

The updated State Water Plan outlines long-term strategies to protect water resources as South Carolina continues to see rapid growth.

"The next 50 years" - Governor, state leaders unveil updated water plan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — South Carolina residents use about six billion gallons of water each day, say leaders with the SC Department of Environmental Services. As our state experiences more and more growth, that number will only increase. The new 2025 State Water Plan aims at making sure our resources meet those demands. Myra Reece, Director of  SC Environmental Services, says the state is changing — and SC is one of the fastest growing places in …

Gov. Henry McMaster Unveils Updated State Water Plan to Guide Long-term Protection of Water Resources

Governor Henry McMaster and South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) Director Myra Reece today presented the updated South Carolina State Water Plan. Developed at the governor's direction by SCDES and the WaterSC Water Resources Working Group (WaterSC) and other key contributors from across the state, the updated plan focuses on the sustainable management of water resources as South Carolina experiences record-breaking economi…