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- 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 System Viability Guidance (PDF - 179K)
- Wellhead Protection Area (WHPA) Delineation Guidance (PDF - 507K)
- Dispensing Stations and Vending Machines (PDF - 100K)
- 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
- 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
Contact Information Permitting Contacts
- Richard Welch, Jr. , P.E., Manager, (803) 898-3546 , Water Supply & Recreational Waters Section
- Bridget Clarke, Manager, (803) 898-4239 , Construction Permitting Section
Compliance/Inspection Contact
- Richard Welch, Jr. , P.E., Manager, (803) 898-3546 , Drinking Water & Recreational Waters Compliance Section
- Wendi Smith , Program Manager, (803) 898-2382 Drinking Water Compliance Monitoring Section
Emergency Contact
To report emergency, Please call:
- DHEC toll-free 24-hour emergency response line at 1-888-481-0125
- In Columbia, call 698-0486 .