Detailed Description of Permitting Process for Wastewater Treatment Systems
General Information Upgrades (Not Expansions) of Wastewater Treatment Systems New or Expanding Wastewater Treatment Systems Permit Process Phases Preliminary Engineering Report Phase Submittal Package Administrative Processing Effluent Limitations Guidelines Wasteload Allocations for Surface Water Discharges Antidegradation Considerations Sludge Considerations Coordination with other SCDES…SC Pool Operator of Record
SCDES now recognizes four (5) nationally accredited pool operator certification trainers: Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (formerly National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF) and Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP)) SC Locations: See above link for class locations and dates. The American Pool and Spa Association SC Locations: See above link for class locations and dates. Starfish Aquatics…, Links to entities offering SC POR Courses are listed below:, Chocklett Environmental Services (803) 940-0508 www.chocklettes.org JayC@chocklettes.org Coastal Carolina University (843) 349-6453 www.coastal.edu/recreation mmiller@coastal.edu Contractors Seminars, Inc. (866) 772-9596 www.scexams.com Horry Georgetown Technical College (843) 477-0808 www.hgtc.edu Pool Guy Trainers 28 Mill Street Inman, SC 29349 Kevin Newman (864) 316-9970 Poolguytrainers@…, DO NOT, include the SC Pool Operators exam. Registration for the exam must be made separately here: Applied Measurement Professionals 18000 West 105th Street Olathe, KS 66061 Attn: Examination Services, Toll Free, 1-800-345-6559, or , www.goamp.comActive Corrective Action Open Bids
Active Corrective Action Open Solicitations, State Lead solicitations are solicited through the Procurement Services Division . Owner/Operator Lead solicitations are solicited through the tank owner. For all open ACA solicitations, the technical file will be made available for review until the Initial Corrective Action Plan is approved. The information provided is for convenience purposes only and does not contain all available information…, Freedom of Information (FOI) Office, or call phone (803) 898-3880., UST Solicitation Site Files (pdf), 11946 (ALL) - 1 of 7 11946 (ALL) - 2 of 7 11946 (ALL) - 3 of 7 11946 (ALL) - 4 of 7 11946 (ALL) - 5 of 7 11946 (ALL) - 6 of 7 11946 (ALL) - 7 of 7 02131 (ALL) 08641 (ALL) 07960 (ALL) 1 of 3 07960 (ALL) 2 of 3 07960 (ALL) 3 of 3 18856 (ALL) 1 of 2 18856 (ALL) 2 of 2 10628 (ALL) 1 of 2 10628 (ALL) 2 of 2 02314 (ALL) 1 of 2 02314 (ALL) 2 of 2 12175 (ALL) 1 of 2 12175 (ALL) 2 of 2 07584 (ALL) 1 of 7…, Contact, Debra Thoma, Manager, 803-898-0643 & Stephanie Briney, Manager, 803-898-0595Air Pollutants
Criteria Air Pollutants, The Clean Air Act requires EPA to set National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for six commonly found air pollutants known as Criteria Air Pollutants . Together with state, tribal, and local air agencies, we work to attain the standards nationwide.Water Quality Standards
Contact, If you have any questions or comments regarding South Carolina’s Water Quality Standards, please contact, wqs@des.sc.gov, .Protecting Our Coast: How SCDES Is Strengthening the Fight Against Abandoned and Derelict Vessels
A capsized boat rests partially submerged near a grassy shoreline. Cranes and industrial structures are visible in the background under a clear sky. South Carolina’s coastal environments are treasured natural resources—supporting wildlife, recreation, tourism and local economies. Protecting these resources requires coordination, collaboration and innovation. That’s why the South Carolina…, Bureau of Coastal Management, (BCM), is leading an initiative to strengthen how, abandoned and derelict vessels, (ADVs) are reported, documented and addressed across the state’s coastal counties. Why Abandoned and Derelict Vessels Matter Aerial view of a marshland with patches of green vegetation, brown mud, and small water channels. In the background, there is a tree-lined area. Abandoned and derelict vessels can pose serious risks to navigation, public safety, water quality and sensitive coastal…, public boat reporting tool, on the, MyCoast South Carolina, platform. Initially developed in 2015 to allow the public to easily report potentially abandoned or derelict vessels, the reporting form has been expanded. Users can now share additional information including vessel type and disposition and identify the presence of hazardous materials. As part of this enhancement, public boat reports submitted through MyCoast now route directly to appropriate…, coastal ADV Database, within, MyCoast South Carolina, to support collaboration among state, county, and municipal partners working in South Carolina’s eight coastal counties. This database allows agencies to efficiently share information, track investigations and coordinate next steps related to ADV cases. To further enhance transparency and public awareness, BCM launched a, public ADV Dashboard, in March. This interactive tool provides a clear picture of efforts to address ADVs along the coast by displaying: Vessels currently under investigation Vessels that are eligible for removal Vessels that have been removed in coastal counties since 2019 Together, the new and enhanced MyCoast ADV tools are designed to improve the public reporting process, streamline interagency communication and…Dams & Reservoirs
The Dams and Reservoirs Safety Program was established in 1977 with the passage of the S.C. Dams and Reservoirs Safety Act. The failure of the dam upstream of the Toccoa Falls Bible College in Georgia right after passage of the South Carolina Act gave a great deal of impetus to get the program started. This dam failed unexpectedly and caused the loss of many lives and a great deal of property…, During an emergency, call the Dam Safety Program 24/7: , 803-898-1939,Coastal Program Enhancements
Section 309 Coastal Program Assessment and Strategy Development, Section 309 of the Coastal Zone Management Act, the , Coastal Zone Enhancement Program, , encourages state and territorial coastal zone management programs (CZMPs) to strengthen and improve their federally approved programs in one or more of nine enhancement areas. The South Carolina CZMP, housed within SCDES BCM, undergoes an associated self-assessment every five years to identify enhancement opportunities within each of the nine areas. Based on assessment results and stakeholder…, 2026-2030 Section 309 Strategies, SCDES BCM will be pursuing two new multi-year strategies associated with the 2026-2030 enhancement cycle. Priority areas include Wetlands and Coastal Hazards. Refer to the, South Carolina Coastal Management Program’s Section 309 Assessment and Strategy for 2026-2030, for more information. , 2021-2025 Section 309 Strategies, SCDES BCM is currently implementing two, multi-year strategies which are outlined in the , South Carolina Coastal Management Program’s Section 309 Assessment and Strategy for 2021-2025, . The priority enhancement areas associated with these strategies are Marine Debris and Coastal Hazards.Local Comprehensive Beach Management Plans
SCDES's Bureau of Coastal Management is responsible for the management of the state's beachfront and coastal zone. The Beachfront Management Act (S.C. Code Ann. § 48-39-250, et seq, ), establishes a requirement that ocean beachfront counties and municipalities prepare local comprehensive beach management plans in coordination with SCDES BCM. These plans must include a minimum of ten specific elements. Once adopted by the community, local comprehensive beach management plans are then submitted to SCDES for review and state approval., Local comprehensive beach management plans are an important and effective management tool for local governments. These plans provide guidance to state and federal agencies on local policies, regulations, and procedures related to beachfront management. Local comprehensive beach management plans are required to be reviewed by the local government every five years. SCDES has prepared interim…, Management Authorities, The state Beachfront Management Act (S.C. Code Ann. § 48-39-250, et seq, ) establishes the statutory guidance and state policies, which directs all state beachfront activities and decisions. The Act is implemented through a variety of mechanisms at the state and local levels, including through the State Comprehensive Beachfront Management Plan and Local Comprehensive Beach Management Plans. In accordance with the state's Beachfront Management Act, local comprehensive…, Horry County, 2023, City of North Myrtle Beach, 2014, Town of Atlantic Beach, 1992, identified as Town's Comprehensive Plan's Priority Planning Project 2017, Town of Briarcliffe Acres, Default to State Plan, City of Myrtle Beach, 2012, Town of Surfside Beach, 1991, Town of Pawleys Island, 2012, Georgetown County, 1992, Charleston County, 2021, City of Isle of Palms, 2023, Town of Sullivan's Island, 2017, City of Folly Beach, 2021, Town of Kiawah Island, 2012, Town of Seabrook Island, 2020, Colleton County, Default to State Plan, Town of Edisto Beach, 2017, Beaufort County, 1993, Town of Hilton Head Island, 2017 For questions, please contact Lexi Mitchell, Coastal Planner, at Alexandra.Mitchell@des.sc.gov .SCDES BCM Hurricane Preparedness & Recovery