South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has issued a public safety advisory after the state Department of Environmental Services ordered the Silfab Solar facility in York County to stop operations. The order follows two chemical incidents at the site this week, one involving potassium hydroxide and another with hydrofluoric acid.
The facility is located about 1,300 feet from Flint Hill Elementary and Middle School, raising concerns for families and students in the area. Attorney General Wilson has previously asked Silfab for information about its safety protocols due to its proximity to schools.
“South Carolina families deserve answers,” said Attorney General Wilson. “This is now the second chemical incident in a matter of days at a facility located just over a thousand feet from a school. Parents should never have to worry about dangerous chemical releases happening near their children’s classrooms.”
State environmental officials have directed Silfab to halt operations while they investigate risk management systems and how chemicals are handled at the facility.
The Attorney General’s Office continues to collect information on the incidents and monitor developments, especially as parents and community members express concern. Wilson has also contacted the director of the Environmental Protection Agency regarding these spills.
“This is exactly why transparency and accountability are essential,” Wilson continued. “Until the public has clear answers and regulators can confirm this facility is operating safely, operations should remain shut down. The safety of South Carolina families must always come first.”
Residents with questions or concerns are advised to contact the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services by phone or through their website at www.des.sc.gov. Members of the public who have relevant information about these incidents are encouraged to email tips to [email protected].
Attorney General Alan Wilson leads South Carolina’s primary legal office, which enforces laws related to consumer protection, securities, and works alongside law enforcement agencies across the state. The office provides advocacy for crime victims and manages prosecutions statewide (https://www.scag.gov/about-the-office/news/).
