South Carolina 303(d) List of Impaired Waters & TMDLs
Regulations Currently Under Amendment & Recently Finalized
The following SCDES regulations are currently under amendment or have been recently finalized. Within in this section, the Department will post stakeholder engagement opportunities, public hearing dates*, links to South Carolina State Register notices, and other information relevant to the amendment of the regulation. , Links to non-SCDES organizations found on this site are provided solely as a service to our users. SCDES is not responsible for its content. While SCDES has made every effort to maintain the accuracy of the content presented in this Regulation Development Update, it reserves the right to correct errors when discovered. Beach Access Guide JUMP TO REGULATIONS RECENTLY FINALIZED, Regulations Currently Under Amendment, State Register Notices, Key Information & Dates, AdministrationComposting: Recycling Naturally
Composting Banner Composting is the slow, natural decomposition of organic material such as yard trimmings and food waste. Microorganisms break down this material into a nutrient-rich soil amendment or mulch that can be used in yards, gardens, and potted plants. You can compost at home using the organics generated by you and your family. It’s a beneficial and inexpensive way to manage your…, Why compost?, Yard trimmings and food waste make up about 30 percent of what South Carolinians throw away every year. Composting at home diverts that material from the landfill and turns it into a valuable product. It can improve the soil, prevent erosion, and reduce the use of fertilizer, pesticides and water – saving you money – and help protect the environment by conserving resources., Need help? Have questions?, Composting at Home Backyard composting guide Residents have many home composting options, from vermicomposting projects to countertop food recyclers to backyard composting bins. Composting: Recycling Naturally is a guidebook that provides information on those options and simple steps for starting at home. Many local governments also offer workshops, often with opportunities to buy compost bins…Community Engagement
Promoting and protecting South Carolina's environmental resources requires consistent community involvement and ongoing communication among all of our stakeholders. , We use collaborative, problem-solving strategies and partnerships to ensure citizens and communities are involved in our decision-making processes. We emphasize the importance of developing and strengthening relationships with stakeholders. We use and encourage a combination of approaches to provide meaningful opportunities for engagement including: outreach and education, public notices and…Environmental Public Notices
PFAS - Frequently Asked Questions
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, . 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 the top of the webpage for a comparison list of analytes measured in the ASW and LTM projects. Project descriptions, project plans, and the, 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 SCDES'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 AdvisoryDesign Aids and Technical Documents
SC BMP Handbook, A detailed description of most Best Management Practices and how to maintain them., No Exposure Guide, EPA's Guidance Manual for Conditional Exclusion from Stormwater Permitting Based On "No Exposure" of Industrial Activities. Below are tables providing downloadable pdfs of important, Design Aid and Technical Documents, that may be helpful when applying for coverage under one of SC's NPDES Stormwater Permit Programs. Each section, separated by the type of activity the documents are associated with, contains a table listing each document and its respective description. All current General Permits (GPs) are available for download below, along with many checklist, worksheets and fact sheets that will help you…, Links for the Notice of Intents, Monthly Reports, and Notice of Terminations can be found on the, Applications and Forms, Page., Construction Activities, 2026 Construction General Permit (CGP) 2026 CGP SWPPP Template 2021 Construction General Permit (CGP) NPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities SCR100000 (PDF) (Effective 3/1/2021) 2012 CGP SWPPPs Template A SWPPP Template that may be used to create both the Comprehensive and On-site SWPPP as required by the 2012 CGP. 2006 CGP SWPPP Update Template A SWPPP…, Industrial Activities, Industrial General Permit NPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity SCR000000 (Effective 1/1/2011) No Exposure Certification Guidance A link to EPA's Guidance Manual for Conditional Exclusion from Stormwater Permitting Based On "No Exposure" of Industrial Activities to Stormwater. Public Comment Response 2010 The responses to public comments received for…, Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4), MS4 General Permit NPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges From Regulated Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) SCR030000 (Effective 1/1/2014) Regulated Small MS4s A list of Regulated Small MS4s by municipality and the associated Urbanized Areas. (07/2007) MS4 Improvement Guide This guide contains examples of permit conditions and supporting rationale that could be used in "…Per– and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
Lead Testing in Schools and Child Care Programs