Grant Funded Watershed Plans
| Basin | Plan Name | Focus HUC | Year Completed |
| Broad | South Pacolet River Watershed Plan | 030501051301, 030501051302 | 2018 |
| Broad | Tyger River Subwatersheds Watershed Plan | 0305010701, 0305010702, 0305010703 | 2018, rev. |
Narrative Flow
Introduction
Department staff had initially considered including revisions to address narrative flow standards during the 2022 triennial review. However, staff determined more stakeholder involvement was necessary to evaluate appropriate revisions to narrative flow standards. Therefore, a separate regulatory promulgation process to specifically address this issue was initiated by the Department in July 2022.
2022 Triennial Review
EPA Triennial Kickoff
The EPA provided the Department with several recommendations to consider during the triennial review in a letter sent to the Department on August 3, 2021.
2019 Triennial Review
Notice of Drafting
The Notices of Drafting for the 2019 triennial review of Regulation 61-68, Water Classifications and Standards, and Regulation 61-69, Classified Waters, were published in the State Register on Friday, February 22, 2019. The closing date for the public comment period was March 25, 2019.
Rural Water Technical Assistance (ORW)
SCDES has licensed operators assisting with technical issues related to private wells, small water systems, and community wastewater systems. Private wells, like septic systems, are the homeowner's responsibility. Septic tank information can be found here.
Partnerships (ORW)
Partnerships
The Office of Rural Water partners with many statewide organizations and agencies along with other internal SCDES divisions to provide assistance to small and underserved communities. Below are some of the partnerships.
Community Development Block Grants (ORW)
Community Development Block Grant
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is a federal resource that strives to build stronger and more resilient communities.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) suggest some projects include but are not limited to:
Info for Infectious Waste Generators
Registration
Any facility that generates any infectious waste should register with the infectious waste program. Registration should include at least:
Infectious Waste Regulation - Overview
The Infectious Waste Program regulates generators and transporters of infectious waste in South Carolina as well as facilities that treat infectious waste.
In South Carolina, there are approximately 9000 registered generators of infectious waste, 30 registered transporters of infectious waste, and 2 registered treatment facilities for infectious waste.
What is Infectious Waste?
Also known as medical or biohazardous waste, infectious waste is material that was used in healthcare, research or postmortem exams. It includes: