Get ready for a week full of educational fun! September 23-28, 2024 is Stormwater Week! The Lexington Countywide Stormwater Consortium is putting on a week full of events and activities all about stormwater.

 

Marine Monday

We are teaming up with Beaufort County Stormwater to bring you information on coastal stormwater issues and solutions! Be sure to keep an eye on both County's social media pages to learn more. Some topics that will be covered in the special article include ocean acidification, eutrophication, and SC native marine species. Don't forget: All waterways eventually lead to the ocean!

Tagging Tuesday

Most people don't know that the water that goes into a storm drain leads directly to the nearest body of water. It doesn't get treated before re-entering these waterways. How can we help our citizens know that what they put down a storm drain ends up in our County rivers and streams? Storm drain tags! These colorful tags help inform people that the drain leads directly to a body of water and to not dump anything down the drain.

Register here for a time to check out our storm drain tagging equipment! Tag drains in your neighborhoods, schools, churches, etc. Free t-shirts available while supplies last. Can't find a time that works? Reach out to Hannah Malcom (hmalcom@lexingtoncounty.sc.gov), and she can schedule a different time for you to tag!

Water Quality Wednesday

See how the LCSC conducts water quality testing to monitor the County's impaired waterways by attending the first inaugural Stormwater Seminar Series (3S)! This new initiative will held every other month on the 3rd Monday of every other month from 12 - 1 pm. Stormwater Week is the exception as it will be on a Wednesday. 3S will cover special topics related to stormwater, water pollution, water quality, wetlands ecology, and so much more! This event will be held in-person but will be streamed via Zoom for those that cannot attend. Click HERE to register!

For  more information, check out the event flyer: 9.25.24 3S Flyer

Trash Thursday

We are teaming up with Lexington County Solid Waste Management to bring you information on proper waste disposal, FOWGs, and more! Take on the challenge of picking up litter in your neighborhood. Remember: You can be the solution to stormwater pollution!

Freshwater Friday

We are teaming up with the Congaree Riverkeeper to bring you resources about the Congaree River, Broad, and Lower Saluda Rivers! Head over to the Riverkeeper's website to learn more about our rivers and their services. Participate in our joint photo contest by taking a picture of one of the Midland's Three Rivers and posting it to social media! Below is the photo contest criteria:

• Must be a photo featuring one of the Three Rivers (Saluda, Broad, or Congaree)
• Tag @congareeriverkeeper
• Use the hashtag #StormwaterWeek2024

Contest ends at 5 pm. The winner will be chosen by representatives from the LSCS and Congaree Riverkeeper. Winner will be announced the following week on social media, so be sure to follow both County of Lexington and Congaree Riverkeeper to see if you won!

Stormwater Saturday

Is your car looking a little dirty? Head over to Marty's Car Wash in Lexington for 50% off a single wash! All you have to do is mention the Lexington Countywide Stormwater Consortium at time of purchase to receive this offer. This offer is available all week! 

Location: 251 Columbia Ave, Lexington, SC 29072