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S.C. Department Of Revenue (SCDOR), SCDOR issues registrations and collects taxes from dry cleaners operating in the state. Please call 1-844-898-8542 for assistance., S.C. Small Business Assistance Program (SCSBAP), Toll-Free Hotline:, 1-800-819-9001, FAX: (803) 898-4487 E-MAIL: smallbusinessinfo@dhec.sc.gov SCSBAP provides free assistance to small businesses and consists of the following components: small business ombudsmen; environmental technical assistance; and a compliance advisory panel. For more information, visit SCSBAP's webpage .South Carolina Drinking Water Fluoridation Grant Program
The goal of the South Carolina Drinking Water Fluoridation Grant Program is to increase the number of South Carolinians receiving the oral health benefits of optimally fluoridated drinking water. The Department of Environmental Affairs (SCDES) supports the implementation of drinking water fluoridation in communities served by public water systems through the Drinking Water Fluoridation Grant…, Background, Fluoridation provides substantial benefits in the prevention of tooth decay. Studies show children who drink optimally fluoridated water have a sixty-six percent (66%) reduction in the incidence of dental caries compared to children who drink water without fluoride. Fluoridation provides the greatest benefit to those who can least afford preventative or restorative dentistry and reduces dental…, Who is eligible to apply for a fluoridation grant?, Public water systems serving residents of the State of South Carolina that do not currently fluoridate their water supplies at the optimum level of 0.8 - 1.2 parts per million, or that are in need of replacing their existing fluoridation equipment to continue fluoridation, are eligible to apply. Applicant's operation permit and fee status must be in good standing. Applicants may not have any…, What can the money be used for?, Grant awards will fund the initial purchase, installation, or replacement of fluoridation equipment for public water systems to include feeders, testing equipment, and storage tanks (if applicable). The grant awards may not be used for the purchase of fluoride chemicals, administrative costs, or other indirect costs., How will funding be awarded?, SCDES has allocated a total of $50,000 for the Drinking Water Fluoridation Grant Program for the current fiscal year. Applicants will be evaluated and prioritized on the basis of the completeness of the evaluation; the cost per person to fluoridate the water system; the total percentage (based on the total population served) of rural, low-income and minority population served; and the…, What information should be included in the application?, Each application to the Drinking Water Fluoridation Grant Program must contain the following: Statement of need - identify and describe the need for drinking water fluoridation. Include a statement of the current and historical fluoridation status of the water system. Brief description of the water system including: sources of water, and the percentage of the total water production each source…, How can I make an application to the fluoridation grant program?, Use the information provided herein to develop the application content. Your application must be typewritten, two-sided, double-spaced, and with one inch margins on eight and one-half inch by eleven inch paper. Provide five copies of the completed application, each stapled in the top left corner or bound in a report binder., How and when will grant awards be determined?, Grant applications must be submitted to SCDES's Bureau Water no later than close of business on November 30, 2010. Award notification will be made no later than January 1, 2011. If my water system is awarded a fluoridation grant, what are we agreeing to? SCDES shall execute a grant agreement with each grantee for the amount awarded. The grantee shall agree to do the following: Arrange for the…, For more information, If you are interested in applying for a fluoridation grant, please contact the South Carolina Department of Environmental Affairs, Bureau of Water, Drinking Water Fluoridation Program. The Fluoridation Coordinator may be reached by phone at (803) 898-4214, by mail at 2600 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201, or by email at mvasseyws@des.sc.gov . South Carolina Regulation 61-58, State Primary…ePermitting Training - Asbestos
, SCDES has developed trainings to help Asbestos users with navigating the ePermitting system. Please refer to the videos for assistance. If you need further assistance, please contact Jennifer Boryk at , Jennifer.Boryk@des.sc.gov, or, 803-898-2634, ., Videos, All videos can be seen on our, YouTube ePermitting playlist, ., Abatement Personnel License Individual - New (English), Abatement Personnel License Individual - New (Espanol), , Temporary Storage Containment Area License Application, Abatement License Application Contractor - New, PDFs, Asbestos - Abatement Personnel License Individual - New (English) Asbestos - Abatement Personnel License Individual - New (English) Asbestos - Abatement Personnel License Individual - New (Spanish) Asbestos - Abatement Personnel License Individual - New (Spanish) Asbestos - Temporary Storage Containment Area License Application - New & Renewal Asbestos - Temporary Storage Containment Area…, Contact ePermitting, Share a general comment, question or concern by completing an ePermitting Help Request .ePermitting Training - Industrial Stormwater
SCDES has developed trainings to help Industrial Stormwater users with navigating the ePermitting system. Please refer to the PDFs for assistance. If you need further assistance, please contact the Industrial Stormwater Program at , E-mail industrialstormwater@dhec.sc.gov, IndustrialStormwater@des.sc.gov, ., PDFs, Industrial Stormwater - Notice of Intent Industrial Stormwater - NOI Recertification Industrial Stormwater - No Exposure Certification Industrial Stormwater - Termination of Coverage , Contact ePermitting, Share a general comment, question or concern by completing an ePermitting Help Request .ePermitting Training - Navigable Waters
SCDES has developed trainings to help Navigable Waters users with navigating the ePermitting system. Please refer to the PDFs for assistance. If you need further assistance, please contact the Navigable Waters Program at , wqcwetlands@des.sc.gov, ., PDFs, Navigable Waters - Permit Application for Construction in Navigable Waters Navigable Waters - Permit Transfer of Ownership Application , Contact ePermitting, Share a general comment, question or concern by completing an ePermitting Help Request .ePermitting Training - Private Wells
SCDES has developed trainings to help Private Wells users with navigating the ePermitting system. Please refer to the PDFs for assistance. If you need further assistance, please contact Josh Zodarecky at , E-mail zodarejw@dhec.sc.gov, josh.zodarecky@des.sc.gov, or , 803-898-3559, ., PDFs, Private Wells - Notice of Intent to Construct an Individual, Residential, Or Irrigation Well Private Wells - Notice of Intent to Construct an Individual, Residential, Or Irrigation Well , Contact ePermitting, Share a general comment, question or concern by completing an ePermitting Help Request .ePermitting Troubleshooting
ePermitting is designed to work best using Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome on a personal computer. Users may also find that ePermitting works on tablets, but we do not recommend accessing it on a phone., Before you request ePermitting assistance, please confirm the following:, You are accessing the ePermitting site in Chrome or Edge browser on a laptop or PC (Windows or Mac) You have an active ePermitting account and you have completed the verification steps that were emailed to you You have signed in using the correct username and password You checked to see if ePermitting was working in a different browser (ePermitting works best in Edge ) You are an authorized user…, If you have confirmed all of the above and still need assistance, please use the ePermitting eBot below.,Groundwater Management Planning
Illustrative diagram of the water cycle, South Carolina's Groundwater Resources, Where does groundwater come from? Did you know that groundwater was once a raindrop or snow flake falling from the atmosphere to the Earth? Water continually cycles from the sky to the earth, some taken up by plants, some returned to the atmosphere through evapotranspiration. READ MORE, Groundwater Withdrawal Permitting & Capacity Use Areas, In designated areas of the state, a permit to withdraw and use groundwater is required. Anyone who uses 3 million gallons or more in any month of the year, in these areas, is required to apply for a permit. READ MORE, Groundwater Management Plan Development, The responsible management of the state's water resources is beyond the scope of any one agency or organization and requires cooperation and shared responsibility amongst all agencies and water users. Stakeholder involvement and feedback is critical to this process. As part of the Capacity Use program, groundwater management plans will be developed for each area. READ MORE, Resources, Previous studies by various agencies and entities provide a starting point for understanding the current status of groundwater availability, current and predicted demand. READ MOREGroundwater Capacity Use Areas - Lowcountry
Capacity Use Program: Lowcountry, On July 24, 1981, the South Carolina Water Resources Commission established and declared the whole of Jasper County, Beaufort County, and Colleton County as the Lowcountry Capacity Use Area (Lowcountry Area). Hampton County was added on June 10, 2008. The Lowcountry Area was the second of the six currently declared Capacity Use Areas in South Carolina. Lowcountry Capacity Use Groundwater…, Initial Groundwater Management Plan, The plan will guide the initial groundwater management strategy and provide direction for future groundwater management goals by evaluating, as data become available, the hydrologic, environmental, social, and economic impacts of groundwater withdrawals at various rates on the long-term sustainable levels for the aquifers of the Lowcountry Area. Sustainable development meets the needs of the…, Coordinator Contact, Rebecca Morris at 803-898-3952Groundwater Capacity Use Areas - Western South Carolina
The Western Capacity Use Area , On November 8, 2018, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Board, as established in Section 49-5-60, approved the designation of all of Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Lexington and Orangeburg Counties as the Western Capacity Use Area. The Groundwater Use and Reporting Program issues Groundwater Use Withdrawal Permits to all groundwater systems located in…, The Groundwater Management Plan, Groundwater Management Plan: Western Capacity Use Area The Groundwater Use and Reporting Act requires that a Groundwater Management Plan be developed for each designated Capacity Use Area to achieve the goals and objectives of conserving and protecting the resources, preventing waste, and providing and maintaining conditions which are conducive to the development and use of water resources. DHEC…, draft, of the plan are included at the bottom of this page under the "Additional Resources" section. On November 7, 2019 the SC DHEC Board unanimously approved the Groundwater Management Plan for the Western Capacity Use Area. With a Groundwater Management Plan now in place in the Western Capacity Use Area, the Department will begin issuing withdrawal permits for groundwater users in the 7-county area. , Additional Resources, Western Groundwater Evaluation 2024 November 15, 2021 - WCUA Stakeholder Workgroup Update August 9, 2021 - WCUA Stakeholder Workgroup Update A Preliminary Assessment of the Groundwater Conditions in Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Lexington, and Orangeburg Counties, South Carolina March 21, 2019 - Stakeholder Workgroup Meeting Minutes March 21, 2019 - Groundwater Management Plan…, Coordinator Contact, Steven Martin at (803) 898-3563