*Updated December 18, 2024 

Bureau of Air Quality

The Bureau of Air Quality (BAQ) develops & implements strategies to maintain the quality of South Carolina's Air.

Bureau of Coastal Management

The Bureau of Coastal Management (BCM) preserves sensitive and fragile areas while promoting responsible development in the eight coastal counties of South Carolina.

Bureau of Regional and Laboratory Services

The Bureau of Regional and Laboratory Services (BRLS) manages and implements Onsite Wastewater; Laboratory Certification; and Oil, Chemical, and Nuclear Emergency Response Programs. BRLS also supports our air, land, and water programs through field offices and a central laboratory.

Bureau of Land and Waste Management

The Bureau of Land & Waste Management (BLWM) coordinates mining and waste-related activities and implements assessment and corrective actions for contaminated sites. 

Bureau of Water

The Bureau of Water (BOW) helps ensure that South Carolina's waters are drinkable, swimmable and fishable through regulatory and voluntary programs to control point and nonpoint sources of pollution.