Submittal Packages for Wastewater Construction Permits
Standard Package, A standard submittal must include the following, where applicable:, A transmittal letter outlining the submittal package. The original construction permit application, properly completed, with one copy. Three (3) sets of signed and sealed plans. Specifications may be omitted if approved standard specifications are on file with SCDES. One set of the appropriate design calculations. Wastewater: Design flow (based on, R.61-67, , Appendix A) and pump station calculations, pump curve, etc. Three (3) copies of a detailed 8½" x 11" location map, separate from the plans. Two copies of construction easements unless the project owner has the right of eminent domain. A letter(s) from the entity providing wastewater treatment stating their willingness and ability to serve the project, including pretreatment permits, if…, Delegated Review Program (DRP) Package, DRP, submittal must include the following, where applicable:, A transmittal letter, signed by the professional engineer, noting this is a DRP submittal. The letter should state that the project has been reviewed and complies with, R.61-67, . The original construction permit application, properly completed, with one (1) copy. Two (2) copies of the signed and sealed plans. One copy of the appropriate design calculations. Wastewater: Design flow (based on, R.61-67, , Appendix A) and pump station calculations, pump curve, etc. Two (2) copies of a detailed 8½" x 11" location map, separate from the plans. Two (2) copies of construction easements, unless the project owner has the right of eminent domain. SCDES's Ocean and Coastal Resource Management certification (for projects in applicable counties). SCDES's Water Quality Division permit for placement in…, 208 Plan, certification from the appropriate Council of Governments (designated 208 areas), or from SCDES on the non-designated 208 areas. Application Fee of $75 for a collection/transmission system submitted as a DRP project., Where to Submit, Submittal packages on wastewater construction permit applications are submitted to either the:, Water Facilities Permitting Division or Drinking Water Protection Division SCDES Bureau of Water 2600 Bull Street Columbia, SC 29201Waste Water Construction Forms
Wastewater Construction - Forms, Application for Permit to Construct, (PDF-335KB)Wastewater Construction Permits - Contact Us/Need a Speaker?
Need a Wastewater Construction Speaker?, SCDES staff members are available to give talks and presentations on the different aspects of the Wastewater Construction Permit Program. Please send an email to one of the following contacts if you are interested in arranging a presentation for a group or class., Sewer Lines/Pump Stations Domestic:, Brenda Green, (803) 898-4228, Industrial:, Crystal Rippy, (803) 898-3964, Wastewater Treatment Plants Domestic:, Brenda Green, (803) 898-4228, Industrial:, Crystal Rippy, (803) 898-3964, Sludge/Septage Projects Domestic:, Brenda Green, (803) 898-4228, Industrial:, Crystal Rippy, (803) 898-3964, EA Local Regional OfficesWastewater Construction Permits - Permitting Capacity
Wastewater construction image SCDES issues discharge permits (e.g.,, NPDES, ) for wastewater treatment plants. For domestic facilities, these permits are based on the facility design flow. For example, a plant that could treat 5, MGD, (average) would reflect a design flow of 5 MGD. At any given time, the actual flows at a plant would typically be less than its design capacity. Cities are constantly adding new, collection systems, to accommodate residential, commercial and industrial growth. For our hypothetical 5 MGD plant, it would not be surprising to see it flowing at 3 MGD on average. At this point, we have defined two concepts: Design flow and actual flow. To track true available capacity, SCDES identifies another concept: permitted capacity or obligated capacity. Beyond actual flow, flow has been obligated via the…, 803-898-3574, .Wastewater Construction Permitting FAQ
1. Is a construction permit required prior to the replacement of existing parts of a currently permitted wastewater treatment system?, R.61-67 includes five exclusions (i.e. construction activities that are not required to have a construction application/letter of approval). The replacement of wastewater treatment components with the same or similar component does not require a construction permit if there is NO change in capacity. The other four exclusions are: wastewater collection systems approved by permits issued under…, 2. What items of the application package must be stamped and signed by a professional engineer?, The construction application, Form SCDES 1970 (04/2000), must have the professional engineer's signature and registration number. If a formal engineering report is not submitted, this application must also be stamped by the professional engineer. {R.61-67.100.E.2} The Engineering Report must be stamped and signed by a professional engineer. {R.61-67.100.E.2} All construction plans must be signed…, 3. When a construction permit is issued, how are the operator requirements determined?, Section 48-1-110(b) of the Pollution Control Act (PCA) states that "The director of Health and Environmental Control shall classify all public wastewater treatment plants…." Additionally, the PCA specifies four classifications for biological wastewater treatment plants and four classifications for physical chemical wastewater treatment plants. Therefore, using the information submitted in the…, 4. When a piece of equipment listed in the construction permit/letter of approval for a wastewater treatment system is permanently decommissioned, does a closure plan need to be submitted?, Yes, a closure plan for either a piece of permitted equipment or for the entire system must be submitted and approved by the Department prior to initiation of closure activities (R.61-67.300.F.17). The complexity of this closure plan shall be determined by the complexity of the closure process and is regulated by R.61-82 - Proper Closeout of Wastewater Treatment Facilities. Upon the completion of…, 5. Explain the requirement of the submittal of "a letter from the owner of the receiving treatment facility agreeing to accept and treat the wastewater" with the pump and haul request report., An applicant requesting approval to pump and haul its wastewater to a wastewater treatment plant (wwtp), that has received an NPDES permit under R.61-9, must submit a letter from the wwtp acknowledging its decision to accept the wastewater, its ability to treat the wastewater, and the appropriate rate (volume of wastewater per day) of acceptance. However, if an applicant requests to pump and haul…, 6. Is it possible for a pretreatment facility to receive a construction permit prior to the receipt of approval from the Department for the ultimate disposal of wastewater treatment facility residuals?, No. For example, if a facility has proposed to land apply, per R.61-9, the sludge generated during the pretreatment process, this facility must have applied for and received a permit for this land application prior to being permitted to construct the pretreatment system. Specifically, any and all permits/approvals required by the Department for the disposal of wastewater treatment facility…, 7. Upon receipt of a complete construction permit application, how long will the permitting process take?, The Department's permitting time schedule is outlined in R.61-30.H(2)(a). Specifically, for pretreatment construction or for treatment upgrades without expansions, the Department has 90 calendar days to complete the issuance of the permit; and for new treatment construction or for treatment expansions, the Department has 120 calendar days to complete the issuance of the permit. It should be noted…, 8. Is there a permitting fee required for the construction of storage tanks associated with a wastewater treatment system (e.g. tanks used to store wastewater prior to the pumping/hauling of it to an off-site treatment facility)?, Yes. This storage is considered a simple system, per R.61-30.G(1)(c)(i)1., and a $200 fee must be submitted with the required application., 9. Can an engineering firm prepare "standard design specifications" (water distribution lines and sewer collection lines) for a town and then the town make those specifications available to other engineering firms to utilize when designing projects for acceptance by the town?, (Answer provided by SC LLR - SC Board of Engineers and Surveyors). It is acceptable for other firms or individuals to use the "standard design specifications". However, the firms or individuals using the "standard design specifications" have some responsibility and liability for those specifications and must ensure they have been thoroughly reviewed for accuracy and appropriateness for the…Wastewater Pump and Haul Operations
Domestic Operations, Domestic operations include municipal and private utilities. Section 300.G.1 of, Regulation 61-67, addresses these type of pump and haul operations., Industrial Operations, Industrial pump and haul operations includes non-hazardous process wastewater and domestic wastewater generated at industrial facilities. Section 300.G.2 of, Regulation 61-67, addresses industrial pump and haul operations., Where to Submit Request, SCDES Water Facilities Permitting Division 2600 Bull Street Columbia, SC 29201Required Manure Manager's Training Program
All owners of agricultural animal facilities are required to attend, Clemson University's Manure Manager's Training Program, . The Department provided input to Clemson University on the development of the program. Operators of all new and expanding swine facilities and large animal facilities are required to be certified by Clemson as manure managers. Operators of existing small swine facilities and small animal facilities do not have to be certified but they must attend the training. For owners of new facilities, the…Bureau of Water Regulations Update Status
R.61-43, Standards for the Permitting of Agricultural Animal Facilities, Document No. 4997, On May 28, 2021, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) changes to, R.61-43, Standards for the Permitting of Agricultural Facilities became effective. The changes were requested to incorporate statute changes that legislatures passed with Act 139 2018. S.C. Code Section 44-1-65 establishes specific requirements for review and appeal of decisions by the Department regarding the permitting, licensing, certification, or other approval of poultry and other animal facilities,…, R.61-43, . The Bureau provided draft amendments to affected stakeholders for their review. Contact, Kelly Whitlock, , Manager, (803) 898-3574PFAS - Shaw Air Force Base
In January - March 2020, DHEC sampled and analyzed community drinking water wells near Shaw Air Force Base (AFB) in Sumter, South Carolina for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The focus area for sampling was approximately a three (3) miles radius surrounding the Base property boundary within which 13 community water systems were sampled. Shaw AFB is one of the, Department of Defense sites, where PFAS were known to be used for training with fire-fighting foam. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) are the two most commonly-produced and studied of the PFAS group. In 2016, the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) issued a drinking water Lifetime Health Advisory (LHA) of 70 parts per trillion (ppt) for PFOA and PFOS, either individually or…, in this table, . Accumulated water quality data for the SAFB investigation graphic Exceedances of the USEPA LHA were observed at four of the 13 systems. Three of these were mobile home parks; the fourth was a business. Routine chemical analyses of the mobile home parks’ water wells and sanitary surveys of the mobile home parks’ water systems were performed. As a part of the Department’s community engagement…, Crescent Mobile Home Park Information Packet, American Mobile Home Plaza Information Packet, Cedar Hill Mobile Home Park Information Packet, We also answered questions residents had about their drinking water, including steps to mitigate or reduce potential exposure. The water systems that did not have exceedances of the USEPA LHA were encouraged to share their results with their customers and to enhance their knowledge and understanding of PFAS compounds as related to their systems. , *Page last updated 8/07/2020 at 10:34 AM.Moho em Recintos Fechados (Español)
Moho en el Interior Después de un fenómeno metereológico extremo, (pdf), Muchos residentes están preocupados sobre el moho en espacios interiores, como resultado de las lluvias e inundaciones recientes que impactaron la mayoría de Carolina del Sur. El SCDES ha recabado la siguiente información para guiarlo en la toma de decisiones sobre el moho en el interior de tu casa y lugar de trabajo., Presencia de moho después de una inundación:, Después de una inundación, el exceso de humedad y agua estancada contribuye a la formación de moho en hogares y demás construcciones. Se pueden tomar medidas para evitar la formación de moho si se lavan y secan los objetos húmedos dentro de las 24 a 48 horas. Asegúrese de entrar en su hogar únicamente cuando sea un lugar seguro., Señales de moho:, El moho puede reconocerse a simple vista u olerse. También es posible que no haya ninguna señal que demuestre la existencia de moho (oculto detrás de las paredes o los pisos). Moho a simple vista: el moho suele formarse en paredes o techos, son como pequeñas manchas y pueden ser de muchos colores distintos. Olor a moho: es posible que sienta un olor fuerte y desagradable a tierra y humedad., Personas con mayor riesgo de que el moho afecte su salud:, Si es alérgico al moho o sufre de asma, alergia o cualquier otra afección respiratoria, estar en un ambiente con moho puede empeorar su situación. Si tiene una afección pulmonar crónica o el sistema inmune debilitado (como las personas con VIH, los pacientes con cáncer que se someten a quimioterapia y las personas que recibieron un trasplante), es posible que esté más propenso a contraer…, Posibles efectos que la exposición al moho provoca en la salud:, Es posible que a las personas sensibles al moho se les tape la nariz, se le irriten los ojos o la piel, o se les dificulte respirar. Es posible que a las personas alérgicas al moho les resulte difícil respirar o les falte el aliento. Es posible que las personas con el sistema inmune debilitado o con afecciones pulmonares crónicas contraigan infecciones pulmonares provocadas por el moho. Si usted…, Limpieza de los elementos húmedos o mohosos después de una inundación:, Cuando tu casa esté segura después de una inundación, seca tu hogar lo más pronto posible para minimizar los problemas de moho y probablemente prevenir el crecimiento de éste en su totalidad. Los especialistas en daños causados por el agua y las compañías de eliminación de moho tienen experiencia en la limpieza de hogares inundados. Por esa razón, puede tener la plena seguridad de que se ocuparán…, Información y recursos adicionales:, Prevención de Enfermedades acerca de El Moho Después de un Desastre e Inundaciones. Visite el sitio web del Moho de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los Estados Unidos o descargue la guía EPA La Calidad del Aire Después de una Inundación. Busque organizaciones voluntarias en su localidad que le puedan otorgar servicios de reconstrucción para víctimas de inundaciones, contrátelos por United…, http://www.sc211.org, . Si usted es experto en eliminar el Moho y si está interesado en ser voluntario, por favor visite el sitio web División Administrativa de Voluntarios para Emergencias. Consulte a un profesional en la eliminación de moho (busque en la Sección Amarilla "Moho" o "Restauración de daños causados por el agua"). Verifique la licencia de un contratista visitando el sitio web Departamento de Trabajo,…, EL SCDES da estas recomendaciones como un servicio para los residentes de Carolina del Sur, quiénes se han visto afectados por el desastre de las Inundaciones en el 2015. Debido a que no existen leyes estatales o federales sobre los reglamentos o estándares para el control del aire y moho interior. El SCDES no puede realizar estudios de monitoreo o inspecciones sobre esto en los hogares o…