Relief valve near Saluda dam caused noise, tremor felt across Midlands, officials say
Officials say a relief valve on natural gas line near the Saluda Dam caused the noise and tremor felt by some in the Midlands Friday night. Author: WLTX Updated: 1:37 AM EST December 12, 2020
COLUMBIA, S.C. What was that noise you heard, that tremor you felt on Friday night? Officials say a relief valve in a natural gas line near the Saluda dam is to blame.
The SC Office of Regulatory Staff (SCORS) confirms the loud boom heard/felt in the Midlands Friday night was a relief valve on a natural gas line near the Saluda Dam, according to the S.C. Emergency Management Division (SCEMD).