Drinking Water - Permitting
Law
- R. 44-55 State Safe Drinking Water Act
Regulation
Permitting
- Application Forms
- Information on Expedited Review Program for Water Distribution Systems (lines, storage tanks, pump stations) and Wastewater Collection Systems (lines, pump stations)
- Guidance Documents
- Water Distribution System Permitting (PDF - 491K)
- Water System Viability Guidance (PDF - 179K)
- Wellhead Protection Area (WHPA) Delineation Guidance (PDF - 507K)
- Dispensing Stations and Vending Machines (PDF - 100K)
- Water Supply Permitting Guidance Document (PDF - 324K)
- Top Ten Reasons Permitting Project Reviews are Delayed (PDF)
- Bottled Water Permitting
- Chemical Addition Permitting
- Drinking Water Quality Parameters for Public Supply Wells (PDF - 35K)
- Drinking Water Quality Parameters for Surface Water Treatment Plants (PDF - 35K)
- Well Permitting for Public Water Supplies
- Drinking Water Plant Construction/Expansion Permitting
- Distribution Line Permitting
- Small Water Systems
- Storage Tank Permitting / Inspection and Cleaning of Storage Tanks (PDF-26.9K)
- Source Water Protection for Water Systems
- System Operating Permits
- Financing a Drinking Water System - SRF
- Operator Certification Requirements
Viability/Capacity Development/Business Plans
- South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control's Capacity Development Strategy for Existing Public Water Systems
- South Carolina's Capacity Development Authority (PDF - 79K) for New Public Water Systems
- Developing a Business Plan for New Public Water Systems to ensure viability (PDF - 385K)
- Developing a Business Plan for Existing Public Water Systems to ensure viability (PDF - 186K)
Contact Information Permitting Contacts
- Shawn Clarke, P.E., Manager, (803) 898-3544, Water Supply & Recreational Waters Section
- Wayne Stokes, Manager, (803) 898-4159, Construction Permitting Section
Compliance/Inspection Contact
- Richard Welch, Jr., Manager, (803) 898-3546, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters Compliance Section
Emergency Contact
Bureau of Water . Phone: (803) 898-4300 . Fax: (803) 898-4215 . Contact Us