Permitting: Wastewater Construction
Permit Applications, Application Fees, Application for Permit to Construct, (pdf), Application Submittal Package and Where to Apply, Application Status for Submitted Projects, Definitions, Expedited Review, Information on the Expedited Review Program (Construction Permitting) for Water Distribution Systems (lines, storage tanks, pump stations) and Wastewater Collection Systems (lines, pump stations), Information on Expedited Review Program (Operational Approvals) for, Water Distribution Systems, (lines, storage tanks, pump stations) and, Wastewater Collection Systems, (lines, pump stations), Delegated Review, Delegated Review Program, General Construction Permit for Wastewater Collection Systems, General Construction Permit for Wastewater Collection Systems, Application for Coverage - General Construction Permit for Wastewater Collection Systems, Notice of Intent - For Projects covered under General Construction Permit for Wastewater Collection Systems, Permitting Process Explained, Detailed Description of the Permitting Process for Wastewater Treatment Plants, Flow Chart of Permit Process for New or Expanding Wastewater Treatment Facilities, (PDF-9KB), Flow Chart of Permit Process for Sewer Lines, (PDF-6KB), Frequently Asked Questions, Guidance Documents, Wastewater Treatment Facilities Permitting Capacity, Navigable Waters, Pump & Haul, Schematic Diagram of a Wastewater System, - shows Regulations and Laws Applicable to the Different Aspects of Wastewater Facilities (collection systems, wastewater treatment systems, effluent disposal, and sludge), Service Connections, Standard Specification Program, Related Topics, NPDES Permit Program, Land Application of Effluent, Non-Hazardous Sludge, Septage, Pretreatment Program, Satellite Sewer System ProgramApplication Fee Schedule - Wastewater Construction Permits
Application Fee Schedule - Wastewater Construction Permits, Regulation 61-30, Environmental Protection Fees, , requires that applications for wastewater construction permits include a fee based on the type of project. A check for the applicable amount must be included with the application package. The fee schedule in the regulation is summarized below:, Collection systems (including interceptors and pump stations), Delegated Review (domestic collection systems and industrial collection/pretreatment systems) All Delegated Reviews $75 Non-delegated review (based on sewer length) 1,000 feet or less $100 1,001 feet through 9,999 $200 10,000 feet or more [or pump station(s) included] $350 (Note: Fee exempted for individual residential pump stations), , Treatment systems, Facilities > 1.0 MGD New $1,050 Expansion $800 Modification (no expansion) $550 Facilities < 1.0 MGD New $700 Expansion $550 Modification (no expansion) $400, , Pretreatment systems, Simple systems, such as one-component systems (e.g., oil/water separators, air strippers, pH controls, etc.) $200 Complex systems (such as Multi-Component systems) $600All Forms & Applications
Bureau of Air Quality Asbestos Waste Shipment Record Asbestos Abatement License Application Regional & Labs Septic Tanks Laboratory Certification Bureau of Land & Waste Management Brownfields Drycleaners Electronic Manufacturers Groundwater Monitoring Wells Hazardous Waste Infectious Waste Mining Radioactive Waste Solid Waste Compliance Solid Waste Permitting Underground Storage Tank…Hazardous Air Pollutants - Guidance Documents for Specific Industries
General Guidance Boilers Chemical Manufacturing Gasoline Dispensing Iron and Steel Foundries Paint Stripping, Autobody Shops, Surface Coating Plating and Polishing Report it! Permit CentralBureau of Water Permitting Information - Quarries
Quarries - Water Permitting, Regulatory Authority Overview, The S.C. Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) Bureau of Water (BOW) regulatory authority stems from the Federal Clean Water Act , the South Carolina Pollution Control Act , and the South Carolina Stormwater and Sediment Reduction Act as well as the regulations developed under the authority of these acts, such as Regulation 61-9 Water Pollution Control Permits , Regulation 72-300 Standards…, What quarry operations are subject to review?, Discharges of stormwater occurring during construction or during operation; and Discharges of wastewater during operation of a mine such as mine dewatering water, mine process wastewater and mine equipment wash water., What types of water permits do quarries need?, SCDES issues National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits addressing construction and operational phases. These NPDES permits are both existing general permits that apply to similar operations statewide. The applicant applies for coverage under these existing permits - a registration of sorts. One or both of these permits may be required. CONSTRUCTION: A NPDES permit that…, What is the permitting review process?, SUBMITTAL PROCESS: The facility submits the applicable Notice of Intent (NOI) form for coverage under each general permit. (Under certain circumstances, it may only be necessary to obtain coverage under SCG730000. Please contact the Department with questions regarding permit applicability.) REVIEW PROCESS: SCDES determines if the activity is allowed under the terms of the two general NPDES…, How does the public provide input/comments?, PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: With each of these general permits, SCDES had a public comment period when the permits were issued. APPEAL PROCESS: See SCDES's Guide to Board Review. How is compliance with the permit evaluated? The Permittee has certain monitoring/reporting requirements as well as the responsibility to implement a pollution prevention plan (e.g., having silt fences and other best…Chemical Manufacturing
Final Regulation (pdf) (This is the final Federal regulation dated 10/29/2009) Fact Sheet (pdf) (This is a detailed fact sheet describing the regulation) EPA Brochure (pdf) (This is the Federal brochure describing the Federal regulation) Initial Notification (doc) (This is an example form that may be used for the required initial notification) Initial Notification (pdf) (This is an example form…Best Management Practices (BMPs)
The control of sedimentation from construction sites is accomplished through the utilization of a variety of erosion and sediment control, Best Management Practices, (BMPs). Essentially, any device, practice, or procedure that has demonstrated to effectively control either the quality and/or quantity of stormwater runoff while maintaining compatibility with the planned land used are classified as BMPs., BMPs, are mainly used to implement the goal of limiting the quantity of sediment being eroded from, and leaving the construction site. BMPs are classified into many categories, including Erosion Prevention, Sediment Control, Runoff Control, Low Impact Development, and Structural Water Quality Control. Choosing the correct, BMPs, for your site is crucial and should be left to design professionals. Incorrect usage and/or installation of, BMPs, may allow for the release of more sediment than what may occur in their absence. Please consult SCDES's BMP Handbook for more information., SCDES's Stormwater BMP Handbook, Sediment is not the sole culprit of what has caused the degradation of South Carolina's waterways. Other pollutants commonly found in surface water runoff, such as oils and fertilizer, have also contributed to this problem. Fortunately, sediment and other pollutants can be controlled through various Sediment Control BMPs. Construction icon, Pollution Prevention, All stormwater management plans must should that polluted runoff is reduced to best extent practicable. Documents icon, SWPPPs, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans are required to be submitted with every request for coverage. Exclamation point icon, LIDs, Low Impact Development is a concept that addresses stormwater management at its source., Erosion Prevention BMPs, Each year, millions of tons of sediment have the potential to enter South Carolina's waterways via erosion of the land caused by surface water runoff, especially over exposed soil on construction sites. This process, unabated, will have adverse impacts to downstream waterways, not only to the water clarity and the affiliated public but also to the wildlife these waterways sustain. To counteract…, Erosion Prevention Measures, are a specific set of approved BMPs that are used during and after construction site preparation in order to safely convey clean water to storm drains or toward downstream waterways. Such measures include but are not limited to: phasing and construction sequencing, surface roughening, temporary seeding, mulching, erosion control blankets, and reinforcement matting. Each of these measures is…, Sediment Control BMPs, Similar to the, Erosion Prevention Measures, , Sediment Control BMPs is a set of approved BMPs that are used to reduce/eliminate the amount of sediment and other pollutants that are found in surface water runoff. Uncontrolled runoff from construction sites are a cause for concern because of the devastating effects that sedimentation can cause on downstream waterways, particularly small streams. Numerous studies have shown that the amount of…, MS4s, and ultimately is discharged into local rivers and streams. Sediment is usually the main pollutant of concern. Sediment runoff rates from construction sites are typically 10 to 20 times greater than those of agricultural lands, and 1,000 to 2,000 times greater than those of forest lands. During a short period of time, construction sites can contribute more sediment to streams than can be…, Runoff Control BMPs, Stormwater runoff is rainfall or snowmelt that runs off the ground or impervious surfaces such as buildings, roads, and parkways into natural or manmade drainage ways. Improperly controlled runoff can cause serious problems and downstream impacts, especially in areas where urbanization occurs. During urbanization and most land disturbing activities the percentage of impervious surfaces increases…, Structural Water Quality Control BMPs, Structural Water Quality Control BMPs are recommended for use with a wide variety of land uses and development types. These controls have demonstrated the ability to effectively treat runoff volume to reduce the amounts of pollutants discharged to downstream waterways. Examples of these BMPs are wet detention ponds, dry detention ponds, underground detention systems, stormwater wetlands and…What Do I Do If My Well Goes Dry?
2026 Drought, South Carolina continues to experience moderate to severe drought conditions. This, information sheet, provides information and resources available for private drinking well owners. The latest drought conditions in South Carolina are available through the S.C. Department of Natural Resources’s Office of Climatology at, scdrought.com, . Some public water systems have implemented mandatory or voluntary water restrictions. It’s advised to contact your water supplier for the latest water restriction information. This webpage (, des.sc.gov/2026drought, ) will be updated with additional information. If your residential well goes dry, you should contact a licensed well driller for assistance. In most of South Carolina, there is plentiful groundwater deeper beneath the ground. There are several things you can try: If there is enough water deeper in your well, you can lower the pump deeper into your well. If there is little or no water at all in a…, local SCDES office, for permitting information). If available in your area, you may be able to tie onto a public water system., Remember:, All new individual residential wells must be permitted by SCDES (Regulation 61-44), and they must be constructed in accordance with the Well Standards (Regulation 61-71). Well drillers must be licensed by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation., Contact:, Toll Free Telephone Number: , 1-888-761-5989, Toll Free Fax Number: , 1-888-761-6681, Greg Withycombe, , , (803) 898-3232Interbasin Transfer (IBT) Information
Charlotte Water Interbasin Transfer, Charlotte Water is seeking to modify their, Interbasin Transfer (IBT), . This would increase the maximum limit of permitted withdrawal from the Catawba River and increase discharge into the Rocky River (that feeds into South Carolina’s Pee Dee River Basin). , If you would like more information please email SWQuantity@dhec.sc.gov . For more detailed information, please see, Regulation 61-119, Surface Water Withdrawal, Permitting, Use and Reporting, Section F.2.d.Sewer Sludge Program
Background. Sludge is a by-product of water and wastewater treatment operations. Sludge from biological treatment operations is sometimes referred to as wastewater biosolids. Before sludge can be disposed, it needs to be treated to a certain degree. The type of treatment needed depends on the disposal method proposed. The two most common disposal methods are landfilling and land application.…, Brenda.Green@des.sc.gov, . Industrial Pretreatment Facilities. For new or expanding industries with pretreatment systems that generate sludge, a report on the method of sludge disposal is included with the wastewater construction permit application on the pretreatment facility. When the method of sludge disposal is land application, a separate state land application system permit for the disposal of the sludge disposal…