Charleston Water System reported a sewer main break in the marsh at the intersection of Riverland Drive and Camp Road on James Island, which was repaired on Friday at 5:30 p.m..​
Advisory Details
Officials urge avoiding James Island Creek to prevent contact with potentially elevated bacteria levels. Water sampling of nearby waterways is planned for next week, with results taking one day to process, to confirm when levels return to normal.​
Notification and Monitoring
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services has been informed of the incident. This follows public notices issued around December 12-13, 2025, emphasizing no recreation in the affected area until cleared.
