Drinking Water
Safe public drinking water in South Carolina is accomplished through a "multiple barrier" approach. Tools utilized in this approach include source water protection, certified water treatment plant operators, routine sanitary surveys, monitoring, treatment design and plan review. A cooperative partnership of the SC DHEC Drinking Water Program staff, the US EPA and drinking water professionals throughout the State helps to ensure safe, high quality drinking water in South Carolina.
24-HOUR EMERGENCY CONTACT:
(888) 481-0125 or (803) 253-6488
Programs
DHEC routinely provides articles for use in the Water Envrionment Association of South Carolina (WEASC) and American Water Works Association (AWWA) publication, The Journal. The articles submitted to WEASC and AWWA are listed below.
Summer 2009
Just the Facts…On The Proper Disposal of Unwanted Medications
Efficient Use of Resources
WaterSense Parnters Joining Together
Spring 2009
The 303(d) List and Water Quality Restoration
July 2008
Evaluating Fresh Water Quality Indicators
January 2008
Expedited Review Program / SC Environmental Laboratory Meeting / Water Quality Standards
September 2007
The Groundwater Rule
State Revolving Loan Fund
June 2007
What’s Going On In the Lab?
March 2007
Growth Through Change
Grants Available for Fluoridation of Public Water Systems
The State Revolving Fund
Bureau of Water . Phone: (803) 898-4300 . Fax: (803) 898-4215 . Contact Us