Adopt-a-Stream Learn more Dams & Reservoirs Learn more Water Utilities & Cybersecurity Learn more slider back slider forward The Bureau of Water (BOW) works to protect and preserve State water resources for drinking, swimming, fishing, and other uses to benefit present and future South Carolinians.BOW is led by Ann Clark. BOW Organizational Chart Water Quality401 Water Quality CertificationNavigable WatersNationwide Permits for Minor Projects303(d) Impaired Waters & TMDLsWatersheds and Non-Point SourceAdopt-A-StreamChampions of the EnvironmentMonitoring, Assessment, & ProtectionAgricultural PermittingGroundwater WithdrawalsSurface Water WithdrawalsUnderground Injection Control (UIC)Private/Residential WellsGroundwater Protection ProgramDam Safety & Stormwater PermittingDam SafetyStormwater PermittingAquatic ScienceAquatic Science DivisionBeach MonitoringFish Consumption AdvisoriesHarmful Algal BloomsMacroinvertebratesS.C. Beach GuideShellfish Monitoring ProgramSurface Water Monitoring Drinking & Recreational Water ProtectionCMDP Electronic ReportingDrinking Water Protection OverviewDrinking Water Compliance MonitoringEnforcementDrinking Water Construction & PermittingDrinking Water WatchRecreational Waters ProtectionWater Facilities PermittingNPDESLand Application Permit ProgramWastewater ConstructionWastewater Pump and Haul208 Wastewater ManagementState Revolving FundOffice of Rural WaterOffice of Rural WaterTechnical AssistanceWater PollutionCompliance and Enforcement Public Notices Regulations Table Permitting Forms & Applications Maps & Apps Additional Resources Water & COVID-19Natural Swimming AreasSwim AdvisoriesSC Beachfront Jurisdiction Web AppDams Safety Web AppInformationGrants & LoansHurricanes & FloodsDisaster PreparednessCommunity EngagementEnvironmental JusticeK-12 ProgramsOngoing Environmental ProjectsFreedom of Information