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  • Wastewater Laws and Regulations
    Laws, SC Pollution Control Act, The SC Pollution Control Act (PCA) is the basis of South Carolina's water pollution control and water quality protection programs. It establishes the Department of Health and Environmental Control (Department) as the state agency responsible for environmental matters. The law empowers the Department to hold hearings, promulgate regulations, require permits, conduct monitoring, and take…, SC Environmental Protection Fund Act, The SC Environmental Protection Fund Act authorizes the Department to collect application and annual operating fees for any facility permitted under the SC Pollution Control Act. This law requires that fees for any program be identified in a regulation before they can assessed. Regulation 61-30 addresses fees for most environmental programs including the wastewater construction permit program.…, Regulations, Regulation 61-67: Standards for Wastewater Facility Construction, Prior to the adoption of these regulations the Department used guidelines, other standard references commonly used in the field of wastewater, and EPA guidance documents during the technical review of plans and specifications on wastewater systems. The Regulations are divided into four (4) Parts. Part 100 contains the purpose, applicability, exclusions, general definitions, and general…, SC Regulation 61-82, Proper Closeout of Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Regulation 61-82 requires any wastewater treatment facility to be properly closed out when the facility in ceases operation. This regulation requires that a closeout report be prepared and submitted to the Department for review and approval when a facility has closed. The regulation does not prescribe specific methods for closures but it does contain some information relating to lagoon closures…, SC Regulation 61-30, Environmental Protection Fees, This regulation gives the specific fee amounts for both application and annual operating fees for wastewater facilities as well as other types of facilities. Wastewater construction permit application fees are included in this regulation. The regulation addresses assessment of penalties for late payment of fees and also authorizes the Department to deny any environmental permit to a permit…
  • Wastewater (Sewer) Overflows
    View Wastewater Overflows (The volumes reported are estimates and are assumed to be the net volume lost to the environment. Utilities sometimes are able to recover portions of the total overflow and may not report the recovered volume.), The Facts on Wastewater Overflows, The EPA estimates that there are at least 40,000 sewer system overflows each year. In South Carolina, over the last 10 years, an average of almost 600 overflows are reported each year. Untreated sewage from these overflows can contaminate our waters, causing serious water quality problems. Sewage can also back up into basements, causing property damage and threatening public health. Sewer systems…, Reporting Wastewater Overflows , Utilities that own and operate sewer collection systems must report overflows to SCDES. As a general rule, utilities are only required to formally report overflows of 500 gallons or more. This is intended to accommodate small releases due to maintenance activities or other causes which should not pose a threat to public health or the environment. However, some utilities elect to report all…, All regulated wastewater systems should report sewer system overflows electronically using the, ePermitting, database., Public notification is required for overflows of 5,000 gallons or more or any overflow that has the potential to affect public health. The notification should be sufficient to adequately inform the affected public and may include: Social media posts Phone alerts Press release (website and local press) Signs (posting in the area of release and downstream) Door to door notification and door hangers 
  • 2019 Tide Tables
    "Folly Beach Air Force " - Photo by Richard Brendel, New:, Download a convenient desk version of the 2019 Tide Chart, Quick Views:, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, Note: All times indicated are for Charleston - Custom House. Tide heights relative to Mean Lower Low Water., Tide data provided courtesy of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Location Correction Information, Location, High Tide, Time Difference, Cherry Grove +10 min. Myrtle Beach, Springmaid Pier -26 min. Socastee Bridge ICWW +3 hr. 26 min. Garden City Pier -26 min. Litchfield Beach Bridge +44 min. Pawleys Island Pier -24 min. Winyah Bay Entrance -21 min. Georgetown, Sampit River +1 hr. 25 min. Isle of Palms Pier -25 min. Cooper River, Goose Creek Entrance +43 min. Ashley River, Magnolia Gardens +1 hr. 02 min. Stono River, Limehouse…, Distribution Locations - Limited to Supply On-Hand, The 2019 Tide Tables Posters are now available! Quantities will be limited to supply on-hand at select SCDES-OCRM office locations., Myrtle Beach/Grand Strand, 927 Shine Ave. Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, Charleston, 1362 McMillan Ave. Suite 400 Charleston, SC 29405, Beaufort, 104 Parker Drive Beaufort, SC 29906, Tide Charts are not intended for individual retail sale., For all order inquiries, please contact, Elizabeth Hartje, ,, 843-953-9237, .
  • 2016 Tide Tables
    New:,  , Download a convenient desk version of the 2016 Tide Chart, Quick Views:, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, Note: All times indicated are for Charleston - Custom House. Tide heights relative to Mean Lower Low Water., Tide data provided courtesy of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Location Correction Information, Location, High Tide, Time Difference, Cherry Grove +10 min. Myrtle Beach, Springmaid Pier -26 min. Socastee Bridge ICWW +3 hr. 26 min. Garden City Pier -26 min. Litchfield Beach Bridge +44 min. Pawleys Island Pier -24 min. Winyah Bay Entrance -21 min. Georgetown, Sampit River +1 hr. 25 min. Isle of Palms Pier -25 min. Cooper River, Goose Creek Entrance +43 min. Ashley River, Magnolia Gardens +1 hr. 02 min. Stono River, Limehouse…, Distribution Locations - Limited to Supply On-Hand, The 2016 Tide Table Poster is now available. Quantities are limited to supply on-hand at select SCDES-OCRM office locations., Myrtle Beach/Grand Strand, 927 Shine Ave. Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, Charleston, 1362 McMillan Ave. Suite 400 Charleston, SC 29405, Beaufort, 104 Parker Drive Beaufort, SC 29906, Tide Charts are not intended for individual retail sale., For all order inquiries, please contact Elizabeth Hartje, 843-953-9237 or , hartjeen@dhec.sc.gov, .
  • 2017 Tide Tables
    SCDES Tide Tables for 2017 "Ghost Crab at Sunrise on IOP" - Photo by Michael Trotman, New:,  , Download a convenient desk version of the 2017 Tide Chart, Quick Views:, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, Note: All times indicated are for Charleston - Custom House. Tide heights relative to Mean Lower Low Water., Tide data provided courtesy of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Location Correction Information, Location, High Tide, Time Difference, Cherry Grove +10 min. Myrtle Beach, Springmaid Pier -26 min. Socastee Bridge ICWW +3 hr. 26 min. Garden City Pier -26 min. Litchfield Beach Bridge +44 min. Pawleys Island Pier -24 min. Winyah Bay Entrance -21 min. Georgetown, Sampit River +1 hr. 25 min. Isle of Palms Pier -25 min. Cooper River, Goose Creek Entrance +43 min. Ashley River, Magnolia Gardens +1 hr. 02 min. Stono River, Limehouse…, Distribution Locations - Limited to Supply On-Hand, The 2017 Tide Tables Posters are now available! Quantities are limited to supply on-hand at select SCDES-OCRM office locations., Myrtle Beach/Grand Strand, 927 Shine Ave. Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, Charleston, 1362 McMillan Ave. Suite 400 Charleston, SC 29405, Beaufort, 104 Parker Drive Beaufort, SC 29906, Tide Charts are not intended for individual retail sale., For all order inquiries, please contact Elizabeth Hartje, 843-953-9237 or , hartjeen@dhec.sc.gov, .
  • 2018 Tide Tables
    "Light over the Lowcountry, Morris Island", - Photo by Dennis Balkham, New:, Download a convenient desk version of the 2018 Tide Chart, Quick Views:, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, Note: All times indicated are for Charleston - Custom House. Tide heights relative to Mean Lower Low Water., Tide data provided courtesy of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Location Correction Information, Location, High Tide, Time Difference, Cherry Grove +10 min. Myrtle Beach, Springmaid Pier -26 min. Socastee Bridge ICWW +3 hr. 26 min. Garden City Pier -26 min. Litchfield Beach Bridge +44 min. Pawleys Island Pier -24 min. Winyah Bay Entrance -21 min. Georgetown, Sampit River +1 hr. 25 min. Isle of Palms Pier -25 min. Cooper River, Goose Creek Entrance +43 min. Ashley River, Magnolia Gardens +1 hr. 02 min. Stono River, Limehouse…, Distribution Locations - Limited to Supply On-Hand, The 2018 Tide Tables Posters are now available! Quantities will be limited to supply on-hand at select SCDES-OCRM office locations., Myrtle Beach/Grand Strand, 927 Shine Ave. Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, Charleston, 1362 McMillan Ave. Suite 400 Charleston, SC 29405, Beaufort, 104 Parker Drive Beaufort, SC 29906, Tide Charts are not intended for individual retail sale., For all order inquiries, please contact, Elizabeth Hartje, ,, 843-953-9237, .
  • 2021 Tide Tables
      "Receding Tide," Pinkney Island National Wildlife Refuge - Photo by Blake Womick, Download a convenient desk version of the 2021 Tide Chart, Quick Views:, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, Note: All times indicated are for Charleston - Custom House. Tide heights relative to Mean Lower Low Water., Tide data provided courtesy of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Location Correction Information, Location High Tide Time Difference Cherry Grove +10 min. Myrtle Beach, Springmaid Pier -26 min. Socastee Bridge ICWW +3 hr. 26 min. Garden City Pier -26 min. Litchfield Beach Bridge +44 min. Pawleys Island Pier -24 min. Winyah Bay Entrance -21 min. Georgetown, Sampit River +1 hr. 25 min. Isle of Palms Pier -25 min. Cooper River, Goose Creek Entrance +43 min. Ashley River, Magnolia Gardens +1 hr.…, Distribution Locations - Limited to Supply On-Hand, The 2021 Tide Tables Posters are now available! Quantities will be limited to supply on-hand at select SCDES office locations. Please call ahead to check availability and office hours. , Myrtle Beach/Grand Strand, 927 Shine Ave. Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 Tel:, (843) 238-4528​​​​​​​, Charleston, 1362 McMillan Ave. Suite 400 Charleston, SC 29405 Tel:, (843) 953-0200 ​​​​​​​, Beaufort, 104 Parker Drive Beaufort, SC 29906 Tel:, (843) 846-9400 , Tide Charts are not intended for individual retail sale., For all order inquiries, please contact Liz Hartje at, hartjeen@dhec.sc.gov,  or , 843-953-9237, .
  • 2022 Tide Tables
    "Moody Inlet," Murrells Inlet, SC - Photo by Brandon Kelley, Download a convenient desk version of the 2022 Tide Chart, 2022 Tide Tables - Quick Views:, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, Note: All times indicated are for Charleston - Custom House. Tide heights relative to Mean Lower Low Water., Tide data provided courtesy of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Location Correction Information, Location High Tide Time Difference Cherry Grove +10 min. Myrtle Beach, Springmaid Pier -26 min. Socastee Bridge ICWW +3 hr. 26 min. Garden City Pier -26 min. Litchfield Beach Bridge +44 min. Pawleys Island Pier -24 min. Winyah Bay Entrance -21 min. Georgetown, Sampit River +1 hr. 25 min. Isle of Palms Pier -25 min. Cooper River, Goose Creek Entrance +43 min. Ashley River, Magnolia Gardens +1 hr.…, Distribution Locations - Limited to Supply On-Hand, The 2022 Tide Table Posters are now available. Quantities are limited to supply on-hand at select SCDES office locations. Please call ahead to check availability and office hours., Myrtle Beach/Grand Strand, 927 Shine Ave. Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 Tel:, (843) 238-4528, Charleston, 1362 McMillan Ave. Suite 400 Charleston, SC 29405 Tel:, (843) 953-0200 , Beaufort, 104 Parker Drive Beaufort, SC 29906 Tel:, (843) 846-9400 , Tide Charts are not intended for individual retail sale., For all order inquiries, please contact Liz Hartje at, hartjeen@dhec.sc.gov,  or , 843-953-9237, .
  • Philip Services Corporation - Community Engagement
    Community Engagement , Community Engagement is an important component of the environmental cleanup process that provides us with valuable input from nearby communities and allows us to hear concerns and address questions. For communities that are impacted by a regulated facility, our Community Engagement activities often continue after our formal public comment period closes.   As part of the environmental cleanup…, Community Meeting - May 3, 2022, DHEC hosted a meeting to formally accept comments on the proposed legal settlement that identifies those responsible for funding and cleanup of soil/groundwater contamination at the former ThermalKEM Site on May 3, 2022 at 6:00 PM at the Oakdale Elementary School Cafeteria (1129 Oakdale Road - Rock Hill, SC)  All comments made during the meeting were recorded by a court reporter.  Philip Services…, Community Meeting – March 22, 2022  , DHEC hosted a meeting to discuss the environmental cleanup and proposed Settlement for the Phillips Services Corporation (formerly known as the ThermalKEM Site) on March 22, 2022., Philip Services Community Meeting Presentation - March 22, 2022, Public Comment Period  , The proposed Settlement and Consent Decree was open for public comment through May 6, 2022. The Settlement and Consent Decree, and other related documents are available below.  Philip Services Site Settlement and Consent Decree  DRAFT Appendix 1 to CD – Work Parties  DRAFT Appendix 2 to CD – Cash Out Settlors  DRAFT Appendix 3 to CD – Re-Opener Settlors   Notice of Intent to Settle (Rock Hill…, Mailing List  , If you would like to be notified of future updates, please complete the form here  to be added to our mailing list.  
  • Philip Services Corporation - Contact Us
    Mailing Address , Carol Crooks SC DES —Bureau of Land & Waste Management 2600 Bull Street Columbia, SC 29201, Phone, Email Info , For questions regarding the Site's environmental condition and cleanup activities, contact: Carol Crooks   Telephone: 803-898-0810   Email: Carol.Crooks@des.sc.gov   If you would like to be notified of future updates, please  complete the form here .   To schedule an appointment with SCDES's Freedom of Information Office to review the Bureau of Land & Waste Management's Site File (File #51356…