ePermitting Training - Air Quality
BAQ will be developing training to help air quality users with navigating the ePermitting system. As training is developed it will be added below. Until then if you need assistance, need access to an air site, or if you are unsure how to submit something through the system, please contact:, Alyson Hayes at baq_epermitting@des.sc.gov or 803-898-3836 , External Go Live Updates, All submissions should be submitted through ePermitting . This includes permit applications, reports, source testing etc. Form List To submit applications in ePermitting, first go to the "Start a New Form". Most reports and notifications that are required by your permit, can be found on the Dashboard for that site. (Located on the left-hand side tab in ePermitting.) We have compiled a list of all…, Training Documents (PDFs), Submitting Start of Operation and Construction Certification Source Evaluation Source Evaluation has streamlined a new submission form for the submittal of stack testing related documents. This new form type will allow for the submission of individual compliance forms, which can be deemed "Approved" after submission. This differs from our previous form in the ability to indicate status of…,Radon
Request Your Free Test Kit Request Test Kit Online Request Your Free Test Kit by Mail Request Test Kit by Mail Find a Radon Professional Near You Find a Professional Near You How to Reduce Radon in Your Home Reduce Radon in Your Home Testing for Radon in Water Testing For Radon in Water Additional Resources Additional Resources Contact Us Contact Us Radon Poster Contest Radon Poster Contest, Find it. Fix It. Save a Life. , Radon is a cancer causing, radioactive gas that you cannot see, smell, or taste. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. after smoking. Radon comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water and finds its way into homes through cracks and holes in the foundation, construction joints, and plumbing…PFAS - Bureau of Water
Long-term Monitoring (LTM) project surface water PFAS data from February 2024 – September 2024 are available on the Ambient Surface Water PFAS Monitoring online tool using the download link at the top of the webpage. The online tool also includes all data collected as part of the Ambient Surface Water (ASW) PFAS project from July 2022 – October 2023. Please refer to the PFAS Analytes link at…, Ambient Surface Water Final Report, may be accessed through the Info and Document Links on the top right of the webpage., Recommendations for Reducing Potential Exposure to PFAS from Eating Fish (October 2023), As part of DHEC's strategy of determining the fate and transport of PFAS chemicals in South Carolina, samples of several aquatic species, including freshwater fish, oysters and blue crabs, were collected. This sampling was only a snapshot in time and this data, along with the ambient water data, public drinking water well data and private drinking water well initiatives, will help to inform our…, What BOW is doing to address PFAS in waters of the State, SCDES continues to implement the three strategies for assessing PFAS in the state's waters. Contact information for each strategy is provided below. Please visit the associated pages for additional information. Community Drinking Water Strategy Richard Welch, PE Richard.Welch@des.sc.gov 803-898-3546 . Ambient Surface Water Strategy Matthew Baumann, PhD Matthew.Baumann@des.sc.gov 803-898-4249…, UCMR5 – Drinking Water, Consistent with EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap, UCMR 5 will provide new data that EPA has determined are critically needed to improve their understanding of the frequency and level at which 29 PFAS (and lithium) are found in the nation’s drinking water systems. Once per calendar quarter for four consecutive quarters, BOW will sample and analyze all public water systems that serve more than 10,000…, What EPA is Doing About Drinking Water, EPA is addressing PFAS nationally from different perspectives (e.g., drinking water, ambient surface water, wastewater, solid waste management, remedial cleanup/corrective action, and product manufacturing information) as discussed here and in the links presented below. In February 2019, EPA published their PFAS Action Plan ; it was updated in February 2020. On April 27, 2021, EPA…, Additional Resources, Environmental Protection Agency: Basic Information about PFAS Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Food and Drug Administration Interstate Technology and Regulatory Council Environmental Council of the States Environmental Protection Agency: Drinking Water PFOA and PFAS Health AdvisorySantee Basin Planning Meetings
Two public meetings were held on October 7, and October 10, 2024 to introduce the new Planning Framework to stakeholders. Formal Council meetings began in December, 2024. Agendas, presentations, meeting recordings, and meeting summaries can be accessed below.Jurisdictional Lines Review Process
Before You Buy Land
For sale sign Looking to purchase land for your new home? Call your local government to determine water and sewer availability., If there is no public sewer, you're going to need a, septic system, If there is no public water, you're going to need a, residential well, Make Sure There is Space to Meet Required Separation Distances, Depending on soil characteristics and house size, the amount of space needed for a septic system varies. For example, sandy soils require less area for your septic system than clay soils. The same is true for a 3 bedroom home versus a 6 bedroom home-the septic system for the 6 bedroom home is going to require more space than that of the 3 bedroom home. Consider the following separation distances…, Potential Problem Signs, As you search for property, pay particular attention to any feature that could affect the installation or operation of a septic system. Are any parts of the land rocky? Bedrock near the ground surface could make the land unsuitable for a septic system. Are there gullies, ravines, excessively steep slopes or other severe topographical conditions? Is the land prone to flooding? Are there rivers or…, What happens if a conventional or alternative standard system can't be issued?, If the property does not meet conventional or alternative standards for a septic system as outlined within Regulation 61-56, you will be provided options to pursue. One of these options is to work with a professional engineer and soil scientist to evaluate the property to determine if the property can support a specialized/engineered system (referred to as the 610 standard). These systems can…, Know before you buy!College of Charleston Project 205 Public Meeting/Hearing
SCDES will hold a combination public meeting and public hearing on Nov. 18, 2025, to accept oral and written comments on the proposed project. The meeting/hearing will be held at the Arthur M. Wilcox Auditorium in the Charleston Museum located at 360 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29403., An informational public meeting to share information and answer questions will begin at 6 pm and will be followed by a formal public hearing beginning at 7 pm. The hearing will be conducted by a hearing officer., Oral and written comments will be accepted. Oral presentations may be limited to a fixed, reasonable amount of time. The number of representatives that may make oral statements on behalf of any individual or organized group may be limited. All previously submitted written and oral comments will be considered in SCDES’s decision making process. Public Notice Fact Sheet Pre-Registration If you plan…SCDES Announces Public Meeting to Introduce Draft Santee River Basin Plan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 21, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The S.C. Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) announces a public meeting on Nov 18, 2025, in Moncks Corner to introduce the draft Santee River Basin Plan to the basin’s stakeholders. The draft plan was developed over a 10-month period by the Santee River Basin Council, a working group of stakeholders with water interests in the basin…, Public meeting location and time:, Nov. 18, 2025, 5:30-8 p.m., Santee Cooper Main Office, 1 Riverwood Drive, Moncks Corner, SC 29461, Public involvement is critical to the goal of ensuring that future generations of South Carolinians have secure, well-managed supplies of our most critical natural resource: water. Download a copy of the South Carolina State Water Planning Framework and learn more about the South Carolina river basin planning process at des.sc.gov/waterplanning. ###Permit Central Rock Hill Workshop
During this Permit Central Rock Hill Workshop, engineers, developers, elected officials, local government agencies, and other stakeholders can receive important information about the agency's continuous improvements to its environmental permitting processes., Myra Reece, SCDES Director, and Dr. Edward A. Serna, President of Winthrop University,, will welcome attendees before introducing SCDES staff to discuss successes in permitting process enhancements and the ongoing efforts that are contributing to reduced timeframes for issuing environmental permits. This will be SCDES's fifth Permit Central workshop, all of which are geared toward providing an opportunity for project developers and environmental permit applicants to directly…, des.sc.gov/permitcentral, .Pinewood Site
Creation of the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) On July 1, 2024, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) became two separate agencies — the S.C. Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) and the S.C. Department of Public Health (DPH). All of DHEC’s environmental programs and policies prior to July 1, 2024, have been transferred to…, Although the site no longer accepts hazardous waste, environmental permits are required for ongoing monitoring, sampling, and cleanup of historic contamination., In 2003, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and Safety-Kleen reached a settlement agreement which established the Pinewood Site Custodial Trust (PSCT), holding the site in trust for the benefit and protection of the people of South Carolina. The settlement agreement required the following: Transfer of the Pinewood Site, equipment, permits, and other site…, A comprehensive overview with additional historical information and updates concerning the Pinewood Site can also be found at, Pinewood Trustee, Inc, ., Please bring these webpages to the attention of others you know who may be interested in learning more about the Pinewood Site. Site History The Pinewood Site operated as a claystone mine from 1972 until 1978. It operated as a hazardous waste landfill site after the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) became law in 1980. The Pinewood Site received hazardous and non-hazardous waste which…, Final RCRA Hazardous Waste Permit for the Pinewood Site, – May 13, 2025 SCDES appreciates the interest, engagement, and comments received from all concerned citizens and other stakeholders during the environmental permitting process for the Pinewood Site. Additional Information Questions about the BLWM’s hazardous waste permitting process may be directed to: Joe Bowers Phone: (803) 898-0247 Email: joe.bowers@des.sc.gov Stay Connected - Community…