To test the water from a residential well, a well owner can obtain a sample kit from their local South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) Regional Office or Health Department. There are two types of kits, one for a coliform bacteria test and one for a metals and minerals analysis. Each kit includes a form to fill out, sterile bottle, and instruction sheet.
Are you thinking about renovating that old public swimming pool? Are you building a new pool and want to make changes from the approved construction plans? If you answered "yes" to either of the questions, then a change order may be required.
Permitted Activities - Failure to get a Construction Permit prior to beginning construction of a public swimming pool/spa will result in a violation.
Failure to get Operational Approval (including a piping inspection before completion of construction) prior to beginning operation of a public swimming pool/spa will result in a violation.
SCDES now recognizes four (4) nationally accredited pool operator certification trainers:
Q. What are the required levels for pH and Chlorine?
A. pH is 7.0 to 7.8, Chlorine is 1 to 8 ppm (parts per million).
Q. How do I dispose of old pool chemicals?
A. Questions concerning disposal of chemicals should be referred to the Bureau of Land and Waste Management (803) 896-4000. Some municipalities and water treatment facilities may be willing to take expired HTH to use in their treatment procedures.
The Federal government provides the 40 CFR Chapter I Subchapter N regulations on the Government Printing Office access site. The following table provides links to the Government Printing Office's site for Effluent Guidelines and Standards of 40 CFR Subchapter N WEB pages for each part.
SCDES requires the submittal of As-Builts under specific circumstances when it comes to land-disturbing activities associated with large and small construction sites. There are two (2) circumstances where the Department requires submittal of As-Builts.
