Water

Triennial Review of the Water Classifications and Standards (R. 61-68)

Regulation 61-68 was promulgated pursuant to Section 48-1-10 of the 1976 Code. It establishes appropriate classified water uses to be achieved and protected, general rules and specific watered quality criteria to protect classified and existing water uses of the State and to protect the public health and welfare and maintain and enhance water quality, and an antidegradation policy to protect and maintain water quality. Sections 303(c)(2)(B) of the Federal Clan Water ACT (CWA) requires that the Department review this regulation once every three years in order to incorporate the latest revisions to the Federal criteria and water quality standards regulation as necessary. Therefore, this review process is referred to as the triennial review. The changes made during the 2007 Triennial Review were published in the State Register on April 25, 2008. These changes will become effective upon EPA approval.

2007 Triennial Review of Water Classifications and Standards (R. 61-68)

Departmental Staff are currently working on the 2007 Triennial Review of the Water Classifications and Standards. The purpose of this website is to provide information on the Department’s activities related to the Triennial Review of the Water Classifications and Standards (R. 61-68). The information below includes South Carolina State Register publications, notes from meetings and draft and/or final rules (as they are developed). Questions can be directed to Amy M. Bennett by calling (803) 898-4249 or by emailing bennetam@dhec.sc.gov.