Groundwater contamination at former Valley Bell Dairy site
Charleston
Summary
Old underground tanks at 508 Roane Street on the West Side leaked benzene and naphthalene into groundwater. The new ordinance bans anyone from using or pumping that groundwater, with an exception for monitoring and cleanup wells. Officials stressed there's no health threat to residents.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Not specified, though the ban could affect drilling activity in the affected area.
West Side residents and anyone who might otherwise drill into contaminated groundwater near Roane Street.
Anyone in the restricted zone who might have wanted to extract groundwater for a use other than cleanup would now be prohibited from doing so.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Charleston Green Team - Aug 19, 2026
Pollutants from underground diesel and gas tanks have triggered a state DEP rule banning drilling in part of the West Side, which the city must implement.
City Council - Aug 3, 2026
Old underground tanks at 508 Roane Street on the West Side leaked benzene and naphthalene into groundwater. The new ordinance bans anyone from using or pumping that groundwater, with an exception for monitoring and cleanup wells. Officials stressed there's no health threat to residents.
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