Polyester Resin Plastic Products Fabrication Emission Estimates
Section Contacts, Unified Emission Factors (pdf) Preferred method for estimating emissions of Styrene and Methyl Methacrylate from open molding of resin composites including the Boat Manufacturing Industry but not the Reinforced Plastic Composites Industries covered by 40 CFR 63, Subpart WWWW. MACT Final Rule for Reinforced Plastic Composite Production (40 CFR 63, Subpart WWWW) Preferred method for estimating…, Section Contacts, Chad Wilbanks - Section Manager (803)898-4106Saluda River Basin Council Meeting
The next Saluda River Basin Council meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2025 at the Laurens County Water & Sewer Commission ( 3850 US Hwy 221 S., Laurens, SC 29360 ) from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM ( draft agenda ). For meeting access information, please contact Scott Harder (scott.harder@des.sc.gov ) or Alexis Modzelesky (alexis.modzelesky@des.sc.gov ), for more information. Visit our Saluda…Upper Savannah River Basin Council Planning Meeting
The next Upper Savannah River Basin Council meeting has been scheduled for December 3, 2025 at the Starr and Iva Water Sewer District Office ( 104 Roy Arnold Rd. Starr, SC 29684 ) from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM ( draft agenda ). For meeting access information, please contact Scott Harder ( scott.harder@des.sc.gov ) or Alexis Modzelesky ( Alexis.Modzelesky@des.sc.gov ). Visit our Upper Savannah Basin…2025 Recycling Professionals Training and Workshop
SCDES’s Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling (The Office) recently hosted more than 100 recycling representatives from local governments, colleges/universities, and business for a free, three-day training and workshop at The Phillips Market Center in West Columbia. The Office put on two events in one by offering the Recycling Professionals Certification Training and Annual Recycling…Septic Tanks - Commercial Builder
Incorrectly installed septic systems can harm water quality and make people sick, which is why South Carolina law requires site approvals and permits for all septic systems. If you are planning to build a commercial facility (restaurant, laundry mat, etc.) not served by a public or community sewer system, you must first obtain DHEC's approval and permits to install septic systems. Without these…, The Permitting Process and How to Apply, Any septic system with a daily flow greater than 1,500 gallons per day is considered a large system. Large septic systems must meet all the requirements of System Standard 150 (Appendix B of Regulation 61-56), in addition to the general requirements listed in Reg. 61-56. Large septic systems must have at least a 36-inch area between the naturally occurring soil surface and the zone of seasonal…, Food Service Facility Systems, Any food service facility permitted by DHEC that is served by a septic system that was permitted after May 23, 2008, is required to comply with regulations regarding grease traps (SC Code Ann. Regs. 61-56, Section 201.2). Food service facilities permitted prior to May 23, 2008, will be required to comply with regulations regarding grease traps (4 SC Code Ann. Regs. 61-56, Section 201.2) if they…, Find a Professional, There are times when you may need to hire an onsite wastewater (septic tank) professional. These professionals may be tank manufacturers, installers, pumpers/haulers, or professional soil classifiers. Contracting with DHEC to perform Site and Soil Evaluations DHEC’s Onsite Wastewater Program is now allowing qualified contractors to perform soil evaluations for the issuance of Onsite Wastewater…Septic Tanks - Residential Subdivision Builder
Incorrectly installed septic systems can harm water quality and make people sick, which is why South Carolina law requires site approvals and permits for all septic systems. If you are planning to build a large residential community with many homes, including manufactured homes, on property not served by a public or community sewer system, you must first obtain SCDES's approval and permits to…, Subdivisions: Permit Needed for Subdivided Properties (10 or More Lots), The Department will not perform a soil evaluation or prepare a system layout for any subdivision or portion of a subdivision with 10 or more lots. Soil evaluations must be conducted by a Professional Soil Classifier or another licensed person qualified to practice professional soil classifying. The licensed professional is responsible for documenting qualifications. SCDES’s Onsite Wastewater…, SCDES is Here to Help You, Use our Frequently Asked Questions for quick help answering common questions. If you have additional questions and need help, please call your local Environmental Affairs Office . If you need to report a sewage complaint, use our ChatBot tool . Help is available 24/7.Professional Soil Classifiers
Contracting with SCDES to perform Site and Soil Evaluations , DES’s Onsite Wastewater Program is now allowing qualified contractors to perform soils evaluations for the issuance of Onsite Wastewater Permits to Construct. The contracting rate will be no more than three times the Department’s permitting fee per site. If you are interested in this program and you meet the qualifications spelled out in Regulation 61-56, Section 102.1 (2)(c), please submit your…, When do I need to contact a Professional Soil Classifier? , *If you hire a Professional Soil Classifier and you've already submitted an application to SCDES, please contact our customer service team at, 1-855-731-2504, or by email at, OSWWCentral@dhec.sc.gov, . , You must contact a Professional Soil Classifier if any of the following scenarios apply to you: Your lot has been evaluated by the Department and it will not pass for a conventional septic system. Your lot is located within a subdivision consisting of ten or more lots. To learn more about the permitting of subdivisions consisting of ten or more lots, visit our Permits, Licenses, and Reports page…, Where can I find a list of Professional Soil Classifiers (PSCs)?, The SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (SC LLR) licenses PSCs. A list of licensed PSCs can be found by visiting https://llr.sc.gov/soil/ ., Forms Used by Professional Soil Classifiers, Site and Soil Evaluation Form (D-1774) : This form should be used by PSCs when submitting soils work to the Department. Soil Report Verification Form (D-3269) : This form should be used by PSCs in addition to a Site and Soil Evaluation Form (D-1774) when submitting soils work to the Department for any system standard within Regulation 61-56, except for System Standard 610 – Specialized Onsite…Give Thanks, Not Waste: Simple Ways to Reduce Food Waste This Thanksgiving
No holiday brings families together around food quite like Thanksgiving. From turkey and dressing to pies and casseroles, it’s a feast we look forward to all year. But with all that abundance comes something else:, a lot of waste, . In fact, food is the number one item Americans throw away each year — and the holiday season tends to be when we waste the most. That’s why SCDES is encouraging South Carolinians to take small, thoughtful steps to reduce food waste and support neighbors in need this Thanksgiving. Plan Ahead to Save Money — and Reduce Waste “One of the easiest and most effective things you can do to limit food…, know your head count, . Cooking for 10? Preparing for 25? Planning the right portions means less food left uneaten. Savannah also recommends keeping, reusable containers, on hand. “Bring containers so guests can take home leftovers,” she said. It’s a small step that helps reduce waste and sends everyone home happy. Smart Tips for a Less-Waste Thanksgiving Here are a few simple ways to make your holiday more sustainable:, ✔ Do a head count., The more accurate your guest list, the better you can plan for meals — and the fewer leftovers you’ll have to toss., ✔ Check your pantry first., Before buying more ingredients, look through what you already have in your pantry or freezer. You might be surprised by what you can use., ✔ Know your menu., Make a plan for each dish and shop with purpose. Avoid impulse buys and stick to what you truly need., ✔ Use reusable containers., Skip the plastic wrap and foil when storing leftovers. Reusable containers reduce waste and can even double as a small holiday gift for your guests., ✔ Compost what you can., When food can’t be reused or donated, composting is a great alternative. Composting improves soil health, supports native plants, and reduces the need for fertilizers. Visit des.sc.gov/composting for helpful composting tips. Donate What You Don’t Need While prepared leftovers can’t be donated to food banks,, unopened, non-perishable foods, can make a big difference for families experiencing food insecurity. “Donating extra food to a local pantry is one of the best ways to keep good food out of the trash,” Murray said. “There’s no bigger win for your community or the environment.” Find food donation locations and helpful guidelines at, des.sc.gov/dwfsc, ., Don’t Forget About Cooking Oil, Thanksgiving meals often mean lots of frying, roasting, and sautéing. But remember — never pour cooking fats, oils, or grease down the drain. They can cause serious plumbing problems in your home and your community. Instead, recycle used cooking oil. A list of local drop-off sites is available at, des.sc.gov/recycleheresc, .Air Monitoring for Hydrogen Sulfide
While there are no regulatory exposure limits outside of the workplace for hydrogen sulfide (H2S), there are exposure guidelines to which any monitoring data will be compared. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) has established an acute Minimal Risk Level (MRL) for H2S. A MRL is an estimate of the daily human exposure to a…, without appreciable risk of adverse health effects, over a specified duration of exposure.1 The Acute MRL for continuous exposure from 1 day to 14 days is 0.07 parts per million (ppm), which is equal to 70 parts per billion (ppb). The daily monitoring reports will show one day (24 hour) time-weighted averages in parts per billion (ppb). Part per billion (ppb) equivalents are shown on this page because other data related to this investigation has…, It is critical that the units of measurement between monitoring results and the exposure guidelines match, . For example, both should be in either parts per million (ppm) or parts per billion (ppb). It is easy to convert one to the other. 1 ppm = 1000 ppb, so to go from ppm to ppb, multiply by 1000; and to go from ppb to ppm, divide by 1000. It is important to understand units of measurement when looking at monitoring results. A part per billion (ppb) is the equivalent of a penny in a ten million…, Hydrogen Sulfide 2, Classification 10 min 30 min 1 hour 4 hour 8 hour AEGL-1 (Nondisabling) 0.75 ppm, 750 ppb, 0.60 ppm, 600 ppb, 0.51 ppm, 510 ppb, 0.36 ppm, 360 ppb, 0.33 ppm, 330 ppb, AEGL-2 (Disabling) 41 ppm, 41000 ppb, 32 ppm, 32000 ppb, 27 ppm, 27000 ppb, 20 ppm, 20000 ppb, 17 ppm, 17000 ppb, AEGL-3 76 ppm, 76000 ppb, 59 ppm, 59000 ppb, 50 ppm, 50000 ppb, 37 ppm, 37000 ppb, 31 ppm, 31000 ppb, 1ATSDR Toxicological Profile on Hydrogen Sulfide: https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/ToxProfiles/tp114-a.pdf 2AEGL for Hydrogen Sulfide: https://www.epa.gov/aegl/hydrogen-sulfide-results-aegl-programSCDES Issues Recreational Advisory for J. Strom Thurmond Lake in McCormick County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 26, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) today issued a Recreational Advisory for a cove of J. Strom Thurmond Lake in McCormick County after identifying the presence of a harmful algal bloom (HAB). The cove is located off Yacht Club Drive in Plum Branch. SCDES was notified of a potential HAB by the U.S. Army Corps of…