New report shows need for improvement in SC infrastructure, including drinking water

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — A national engineering group says South Carolina’s infrastructure grade is improving, but there’s still a lot of work to be done in the Palmetto State.

The state’s overall grade is up from the last report in 2021, but a C- is still a reason for concern.

“Here in Columbia, we have infrastructure that’s in the ground and is 80+ years old and in need of rehabilitation and replacement, and funding those infrastructure improvements to provide those basic services for citizens is really, really important,” Clint Shealy, assistant city manager, Columbia Water, said…

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