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Final Regulation (pdf) (This is the final Federal regulation dated 03/21/2011) Proposed Notice (pdf) of Selected Reconsiderations (This is the Federal proposed notice to reconsider certain portions of the final regulation dated 03/21/2011) Fact Sheet (pdf) (This is a detailed fact sheet describing the regulation) Initial Notification (doc) (This is an EPA example form that may be used for the…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…Monitoring and Reporting Forms, Guidance
Reporting Forms Reporting GuidanceBest 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…Hazardous Air Pollutants: Reporting Standards for Major and Area Sources
Overview Guidance on Electronic Reporting through CEDRI Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Reporting Forms, Links Guidance Documents for Specific Industries Contact Us Report it! Permit CentralSatellite Sewer System Program
Regulation 61-9.610, outlines a rule for operation and maintenance of satellite sewer systems. This rule set up a operating permit program as a means to implement these requirements. SCDES, reissued, a, General Permit for Satellite Systems, on February 15, 2026. Upon notification of coverage under this general permit owners of satellite sewer systems are required to: Provide SCDES basic company/owner information Properly operate and maintain their systems Report sewer system releases(overflows), What is a satellite system?, The regulatory definition states: "A sewer system that is owned or operated by one person that discharges to a system that is owned or operated by a different person. Satellite sewer systems depend on a separate person for final wastewater treatment and discharge and include systems approved under R.61-9.505.8." A satellite sewer system in this context does not mean a system that is monitored by…, Regulation 61-67, Standards for Wastewater Facility Construction, , (see section.300.A.1) if built today. There are two basic situations that would normally apply: Sewers serving more than one building (apartments, subdivisions, industrial complex, etc.) Pretreatment systems at industries There are some exemptions for a construction permit if the system is defined as a, service connection, in R.61-67., What is the relationship between the regulation and the general permit?, The governing regulation is R.61-9.610. This rule went into effect in June 2003. This regulation addressed a permitting program (i.e., an operating permit for the satellite system). While SCDES may issue individual permits, most systems will be covered by the general permit issued October 27, 2003. Coverage under the general permit would be effective for an individual system upon notification by…, Satellite Sewer System Operation Permit Program presentation, . Also, you may contact Matt Hauser at SCDES's Water Facilities Permitting Division by either:, Matt Hauser, or Bureau of Water at, (803) 898-4300, Contacts, Permitting, Matt Hauser, ,, (803) 898-4306, Local Offices for Reporting Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs), Compliance, Adam Cannon,, (803) 898-4160, Enforcement, Lorria Caswell, ,, (803) 898-1647, , Related Topics, Wastewater Construction Permit Program, NPDES Program (except Stormwater), NPDES Stormwater Program, Land Application Permit Program, Pretreatment Program, Sludge Program, EPA, Pretreatment Program, NPDES Permit ProgramSewer Pretreatment Program
Pretreatment Graphic The 1977 amendments to the Federal Clean Water Act and the Federal Pretreatment Regulations in 40 CFR Part 403 require, Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs), that have significant industrial users to administer a local pretreatment program. This local program must control the discharge of pollutants to the public wastewater treatment system from industries such that the industrial discharges do not cause problems at the wastewater treatment facility. The problems can be the discharge of industrial pollutants that: cause interference with the operation…, Wastewater Construction Permit Program, , the, Satellite Sewer System Program, , the, NPDES Permit Program, , the, Land Application System Permit Program, , and the, Sludge Program, are integrated into a comprehensive water pollution control program on transportation, treatment, and disposal or use of wastewater and sludge., Laws, Federal Clean Water Act, Regulations, Regulation 61-9, Water Pollution Control Permits , 40 CFR Subchapter N (Federal Effluent Limitation Guidelines), Guidance Documents, South Carolina Procedures Manual for Preparing a POTW Pretreatment Program -, Request a copy by email to Kayse Jarman, ., Contacts, Permitting -, Kayse Jarman, ,, (803) 898-4215, Local Offices, Compliance -, Adam Cannon, ,, (803) 898-4160, Enforcement -, Lorria Caswell, ,, (803) 898-1647, Related Topics, Bureau of Water, NPDES Permit Program, Land Application Permit Program, Sludge Program, Satellite Sewer Systems Program, Wastewater Construction Permit Program, EPA, Pretreatment Program, NPDES Permit Program, Dental Dischargers - One-Time Compliance Report, Domestic NPDES Pretreatment Program Spreadsheet