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District engineers: recurring smell tied to deep geothermal activity; agencies found no safety risk

Shelby County Board of Education · December 12, 2024
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District engineering staff told the board that multiple agencies inspected a recurring odor at a site, found no safety concerns, and that staff and consultants continue investigation; staff suggested the smell likely results from naturally occurring gases released through deep geothermal wells.

Board members heard a technical update on a recurring odor problem at a site. John Swadler, identified in the meeting as secretary of engineering, said staff and outside consultants have investigated and that multiple agencies, including the Simpsonville Fire Department and water/sewer representatives, ‘‘found no…

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