South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control

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

• 2012 Construction Permits

• Stormwater Topics
• What is Stormwater?
• Construction Activities
• Industrial Activities
• Regulated MS4s
• Water Quality Tool (NOI)
• NOI Tool Instructions
• Non-Metal Mining Facilities
• Expedited Review Program
• Applications & Forms
• Technical Documents
• Larger Common Plans
• Water of the State
• Education Resources
• Low Impact Development
• Best Management Practices
• Regulations
• Links
• Contacts

New! The Reissued Construction General Permit Effective January 1, 2013. For more information, such as Revised Applications, Presentations, Guidance, and Templates, please visit the New Resources Page.

Stormwater Permitting

Learn the procedures and applicability of South Carolina Stormwater NPDES Program.

Technical Documents

Improve your Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan through the use of important design aids.

Applications & Forms

Acquire all necessary applications used to obtain your Stormwater NPDES coverage.

Waters of the State

Information on Waters of the State and how they may affect your project.

Pollution Prevention

Quick and easy tips on how to prevent stormwater associated pollution.

Stormwater Regulations

Background information on local, state and federal regulations in respect to stormwater control.

Stormwater Links

Various Links that may help answer stormwater related questions.

Construction Activities

Information on land disturbing activities that require NPDES Stormwater Coverage.

Industrial Activities

Information for facilities that discharge stormwater and the associated NPDES Coverage.

MS4 Resources

Information on and for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s).

Expedited Reviews

Need your NPDES permit coverage quick? Check out SC DHEC’s expedited review process.

Permit Modifications

Information on modifications to approved Stormwater Management Plans.

Where to Apply

Information on where to apply for Stormwater NPDES coverage.

Stormwater Contacts

A list of contacts of the Bureau of Water’s Stormwater Staff.

Bureau of Water . Phone: (803) 898-4300 . Fax: (803) 898-3795 .