Extra Water Spins for River Oxygen Boost in South Carolina
Published Date: 8/28/2025
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Dominion Energy South Carolina wants to extend the time they release water through turbines at the Parr Hydroelectric Project to boost oxygen in the river until October 31, 2025. This affects people living near the Broad River in Newberry and Fairfield counties and involves federal land. The government will check the environmental impact and share results by the end of September, making sure the change is safe and fair.
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