There are 10 Department of Defense (DoD) Facilities in South Carolina. They are covered by either a RCRA Permit, RCRA Order, or Federal Facilities Agreement.
- Charleston Naval Complex
- Fort Jackson
- Joint Base Lindsay Graham - Air Base
- Joint Base Lindsay Graham - Naval Weapons Station
- Marine Corps Air Station
- Marine Corps Recruit Depot
- McEntire National Joint Guard Base
- Myrtle Beach Air Force Base
- Poinsett Electronic Combat Range
- Shaw Air Force Base
The RCRA Federal Facilities Section in the Division of Waste Management (RCRA) provides oversight to DoD facilities to ensure compliance with requirements for management of Hazardous Waste and cleanup of past waste management activities. This includes meeting requirements under the South Carolina Hazardous Waste Management Regulations and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are not currently regulated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency or the state as a hazardous constituent under RCRA. On April 17, 2024, EPA designated two per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances - perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid, including their salts and structural isomers, as hazardous substances under CERCLA. The Department of Defense conducts PFAS investigations and takes actions under CERCLA. The RCRA Federal Facilities Section reviews DoD investigation work plans and reports as a stakeholder under CERCLA.
BOW PFAS Strategy Table 14. PFAS Impacts on Drinking Water at South Carolina DoD Facilities
Based on DoD reporting to BLWM as of April 1, 2026
| Facility | City | Known Impact to Off-Base Wells | Known Impact to On-Base Wells |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Naval Complex | Charleston | None | None; No Wells - Public Supply |
| Fort Jackson | Columbia | None | None; No Wells - Public Supply |
| Joint Base Lindsay Graham - Air Base | Charleston | None | None; No Wells - Public Supply |
| Joint Base Lindsay Graham - Naval Weapons Station | Charleston | None | None; No Wells - Public Supply |
| Marine Corps Air Station | Beaufort | Yes | None; No Wells - Public Supply |
| Marine Corps Recruit Depot | Port Royal | None | None; No Wells - Public Supply |
| McEntire Joint National Guard Base | Eastover | Yes | None; No Wells - Public Supply |
| Myrtle Beach Air Force Base | Myrtle Beach | None | None; No Wells - Public Supply |
| North Auxiliary Airfield | Orangeburg | None | None; No Wells - Public Supply |
| Poinsett Electronic Combat Range | Wedgefield | None | None; No Wells - Public Supply |
| Shaw Air Force Base | Sumter | Yes | Yes; treatment system installed |
DoD PFAS Websites
For information about or to discuss investigations at Department of Defense Facilities, contact Kent Krieg at Kent.Krieg@des.sc.gov or (803) 898-0255.