How to Locate a Septic Tank

The process to locate a septic tank on property varies by the year a home was built and whether a copy of the septic permit is available. Please select the scenario below and follow its guidance.
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The process to locate a septic tank on property varies by the year a home was built and whether a copy of the septic permit is available. Please select the scenario below and follow its guidance.
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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control ("Department") has amended R. 61-56, Onsite Wastewater Systems. The updated regulation was posted in the State Register on May 27, 2022 and went into effect on July 1, 2022.