Groundwater treatment systems are broken into two categories. They are the construction of new wells and the modification of existing wells. Construction for either of these two categories will require a construction permit before the work is started and a permit to operate before being used.

To receive a construction permit, it is required that the plans, specifications and design calculations for the proposed project be submitted to the appropriate Section of SCDES for review and approval. Refer to Regulation 61-58.2 for information on groundwater sources and their treatment.