South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control

We promote and protect the health of the public and the environment.

• Program Index
• Advisories
• Applications & Forms
• Drinking Water
• Grants & Loans
• Groundwater
• Laws & Regulations
• Outreach & Education
• Permit Programs & Certifications
• Public Notices & Notice of Proposed Decision
• Publications
• Recreational Waters
• State Revolving Fund
• Stormwater
• Water Monitoring
• Water Pollution Control
• Watersheds
• Water Quality Standards
• 303(d) & TMDLs
• Water Staff
• Organizational Chart
• EQC Calendar of Events

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

Resources

Newsletters

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.

2011

• Update: DHEC Bacterial Indicator Change
• The New NPDES Permit for Application of Pesticides and herbicides to Water
• The Surface Water Withdrawal Act

2010

• Planning for South Carolina’s Wastewater Needs – 208 Program Updates Underway Now
• DHEC Revising South Carolina’s Water Quality Standards
• Reaching Out to Encourage Water Savings
• Water System Security - Everyone's Responsibility
• Effluent Limitations - Guidelines for Construction and Development Sites
• Ask the Auditor - Info on DW and WW Sample Collection, Holding Times and Analysis Methods

2009

• SRF ARRA Money Is Here
• Seeking Applications for DHEC's Facility Excellence Awards
• Ask the Auditor - Laboratory Thermometers
• The Groundwater Rule
• Just the Facts…On The Proper Disposal of Unwanted Medications
• Efficient Use of Resources WaterSense Parnters Joining Together
• The 303(d) List and Water Quality Restoration

2008

• Evaluating Fresh Water Quality Indicators
• Expedited Review Program / SC Environmental Laboratory Meeting / Water Quality Standards