This page provides access to SCDES-issued permits, certifications, registrations, and licenses for activities that could affect the environment and public health. Talk with SCDES early about your plans. We can help you develop a coordinated roadmap and realistic schedule.
Water and Coastal Permits
- 401 Water Quality Certification
- Agricultural Permits
- Backflow Prevention
- Critical Areas and Wetlands Permitting
- Dams and Reservoirs News and Information
- Drinking Water Compliance and Monitoring
- Dams and Reservoirs Permitting
- Drinking Water Permitting
- General Permit Program
- Groundwater Use Permitting
- Ground Water Use Reporting
- Land Application Permitting
- Navigable Waters Permitting
- Nationwide Permits for Minor Projects
- NPDES
- Public Notices
- Quarries
- Residential Wells
- Sanitary Sewers
- Stormwater Construction Activities
- Stormwater NPDES
- Stormwater Permitting
- Surface Water Withdrawals
- Swimming Pools Permitting and Compliance
- Swimming Pools, Recreational Waters
- Underground Injection Control (UIC)
- Wastewater Construction
- Wastewater Overview
- Water Quality Standards
- Water Quality Tool
- Well Permitting for Public Water Supplies