• Application Forms
• Information on Expedited Review Program for Water Distribution Systems (lines, storage tanks, pump stations) and Wastewater Collection Systems (lines, pump stations)
• Guidance Documents
  • Water System Viability Guidance (PDF - 179K)
  • Wellhead Protection Area (WHPA) Delineation Guidance (PDF - 507K)
  • Dispensing Stations and Vending Machines (PDF - 100K)
• Top Ten Reasons Permitting Project Reviews are Delayed (PDF)
• Bottled Water Permitting
• Chemical Addition Permitting
• Drinking Water Quality Parameters for Public Supply Wells (PDF - 35K)
• Drinking Water Quality Parameters for Surface Water Treatment Plants (PDF - 35K)
• Well Permitting for Public Water Supplies
• Small Water Systems
• Storage Tank Permitting / Inspection and Cleaning of Storage Tanks (PDF-26.9K)
• Source Water Protection for Water Systems
• System Operating Permits
• Financing a Drinking Water System - SRF
• Operator Certification Requirements

Contact Information Permitting Contacts

• Richard Welch, Jr., P.E., Manager, (803) 898-3546, Water Supply & Recreational Waters Section
• Matt Hauser, Manager, (803) 898-4306, Construction Permitting Section

Compliance/Inspection Contact

• Richard Welch, Jr., P.E., Manager, (803) 898-3546, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters Compliance Section
• Wendi Smith, Program Manager, (803) 898-2382 Drinking Water Compliance Monitoring Section

Emergency Contact

To report emergency, Please call:

• SC DES toll-free 24-hour emergency response line at 1-888-481-0125
• In Columbia, call 698-0486.