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South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-56 - ONSITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS › Section 61-56.503 - Minimum Design Standards for Tank Construction

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
503.1. Introduction.
The following standards describing tank designs intended to be
				utilized for septic tanks, grease traps, or pump chambers for onsite wastewater
				systems have been adopted in an effort to assure a quality product of
				sufficient strength and resistance, capable of fulfilling its intended
				purpose.
503.2. Design
			 Approval.
(1) No person shall manufacture
			 tanks intended to be utilized for septic tanks, grease traps, or pump chambers
			 for onsite wastewater systems without receiving approval from the Department.
			 All manufactured tanks must receive approval of design and reinforcement
			 methods prior to manufacturing.
(2)
			 Any person desiring to manufacture tanks shall submit a written application on
			 forms provided by the Department. Such application shall include the name and
			 address, the location of the facility, tank capacity, and design
			 information.
(3) Prior to approval,
			 the Department shall review the tank design, reinforcement, and manufacturing
			 methods to determine compliance.
(4) The Department shall approve plans for
			 manufactured tanks to ensure compliance with the South Carolina Minimum Design
			 Standards for Tank Construction.
(5) The Department shall approve plans for
			 fabricated tanks, other than those for precast reinforced concrete tanks, on an
			 individual basis. Fabricated tanks shall meet the requirements of precast
			 reinforced concrete tanks to provide equivalent effectiveness.
(6) The Department shall issue an approval to
			 the tank manufacturer if the tank design, reinforcement and manufacturing
			 method complies with the South Carolina Minimum Design Standards for Tank
			 Construction. Tank manufacturing approvals are not transferable. When a change
			 of ownership occurs, the new owner shall submit a written application on forms
			 provided by the Department.
(7) The
			 Department shall revoke approval to manufacture tanks for onsite wastewater
			 systems if the tank manufacturer fails to comply with the South Carolina
			 Minimum Design Standards for Tank Construction.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-56 - ONSITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS › Section 61-56.505 - Thermoplastic Tanks Standard

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
(1)
			 The Department shall approve plans for thermoplastic tanks on an individual
			 basis.
(a) Thermoplastic tanks shall be
			 certified by an American National Standards Institute or Standards Council of
			 Canada accredited third-party to comply with the most recent edition of
			 IAPMO/ANSI Z1000 or CSA B66.
(b)
			 The uniform liquid depth shall be at least three (3) feet.
(c) The inside length of the tank shall be at
			 least two (2) times the inside width of the tank.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-56 - ONSITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS › Section 61-56.601 - Vehicles, Equipment, and Practices

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
601.1. All vehicles and equipment used to
			 remove and transport septage and sewage shall be maintained in a manner that
			 will prevent the occurrence of leaks, spills, and other nuisance conditions.
			 All vehicles shall be properly identified.
(1) Hoses, valves, tanks, and other equipment
			 must be maintained in good repair and working order.
(2) All vehicles used to transport septage
			 and sewage must bear the company name and license number in a prominent place
			 on the sides and rear of each vehicle, using letters and numbers that are at
			 least four (4) inches in height.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-56 - ONSITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS › Section 61-56.602 - Records of Operation

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602.1.
			 Each person licensed to clean onsite wastewater systems, self-contained
			 toilets, and other sewage holding systems is required to maintain accurate
			 records of cleaning and transporting activities.
(1) Records shall be kept current and shall
			 include at least the following information for each cleaning/transporting
			 activity:
(a) Date and time of septage and
			 sewage removal.
(b) Name and
			 address of residence or facility where septage and sewage was removed. Where
			 one or more self-contained toilets are cleaned at one location (e.g.,
			 construction site, special event, etc.), one recorded entry per location will
			 be acceptable.
(c) Quantity and
			 type of septage and sewage removed (e.g., grease trap, septic tank,
			 self-contained toilet, etc.). Where one or more self-contained toilets are
			 cleaned at one location, quantity may be expressed by the total number of units
			 cleaned at that location.
(d) Date,
			 time, and location of septage and sewage disposal.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-56 - ONSITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS › Section 61-56.701 - Continuing Education and Training

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
701.1. All installers are required to
			 complete the necessary number of continuing education units (CEUs) every two
			 (2) years from the date of licensing to renew the installer license. CEUs must
			 be obtained from the Department-approved list of courses and
			 providers.
701.2. The Department
			 will not renew a license for any installer who has failed to meet the training
			 and education requirements for the previous licensing period.
701.3. If any installer completes more than
			 the required hours in a licensing period, as many as three (3) hours can be
			 rolled over and credited to the requirement for the next licensing
			 period.
701.4. The required CEUs
			 for each Tier for every two (2) year licensing period are as follows:
(1) Tier 1: Eight (8) hours
(2) Tier 2: Twelve (12) hours
(3) Tier 3: Eighteen (18) hours
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-56 - ONSITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS › Section 61-56.702 - Practice, Procedure, and Quality Control

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
702.1. Practices: All Installers.
(1) A licensee shall adequately supervise
			 employees and ensure that all onsite wastewater systems for which the licensee
			 is responsible are constructed and repaired in accordance with this regulation
			 and other applicable regulations, permits, and standards issued by the
			 Department. Onsite wastewater systems must be installed pursuant to and in
			 compliance with permits to construct issued by the Department.
(2) An installer does not have the authority
			 to make any changes to a construction or repair project that deviate from an
			 issued permit without first obtaining Department approval.
(3) Installers do not have the authority to
			 subcontract unlicensed installers to conduct work under their
			 licenses.
(4) The specific scope of
			 activities authorized under each tier of licensure is set forth in this
			 regulation's definition of "licensed onsite wastewater system installer." A
			 licensed installer is prohibited from performing any construction or repair
			 that is inconsistent with the scope of activities authorized under the
			 licensee's applicable tier.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-56 - ONSITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS › Section 61-56.703 - Bonding and Insurance Requirements: Tier 3 Installers

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
703.1. Proof of both insurance and bond
			 coverage shall be furnished to the Department prior to licensure as a Tier 3
			 installer and upon license renewal.
703.2. An onsite wastewater system Tier 3
			 installer shall be responsible for obtaining and maintaining both insurance and
			 bond coverage for as long as the installer is licensed as a Tier 3
			 installer.
703.3. Failure to
			 maintain both insurance and bond coverage shall result in the suspension or
			 revocation of the Tier 3 installer license.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-56 - ONSITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS › Section 61-56.704 - Transition to Tiered Licensure

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
Upon the effective date of the tiered licensure provisions
				(Section
				700) of this regulation, all
				installers licensed as master contractors under the previous R.61-56.2 shall be
				considered to hold a Tier 3 license, and all other installers licensed under
				the previous R.61-56.1 shall be considered to hold a Tier 2 license. The Tier 3
				or Tier 2 license shall expire upon the original expiration date of the license
				held under R.61-56.1 or R.61-56.2, as applicable, unless the license is renewed
				in accordance with the provisions of Section 700.1 of this
				regulation.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-56 - ONSITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS › Section 61-56.800 - Enforcement

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800.1. Violations
			 of this regulation shall be punishable in accordance with S.C. Code Sections
			 44-1-150,
			 44-55-825,
			 48-1-320,
			 and
			 48-1-330. The
			 Department may seek enforcement, suspend and revoke permits and licenses, issue
			 civil penalties, and order corrective action in accordance with law. The
			 Department shall have the authority to suspend civil penalties if the
			 violations of this regulation are corrected in a period of time established by
			 the Department.
800.2. Deviation
			 from the installation design and conditions in onsite wastewater permits to
			 construct and approvals to operate may be considered a violation of this
			 regulation.
800.3. Suspension and
			 revocation of permits to construct and approvals to operate an onsite
			 wastewater system, nonwater-carried sewage treatment system, wastewater
			 combustion system, or gray water subsurface reuse system.
(1) The Department may temporarily suspend a
			 permit to construct or approval to operate for a violation of this
			 regulation.
(2) The Department may
			 revoke a permit to construct or approval to operate for a violation of this
			 regulation. The Department will revoke a permit or approval when:
(a) The onsite wastewater system,
			 nonwater-carried sewage treatment system, wastewater combustion system, or gray
			 water subsurface reuse system is malfunctioning and sewage is discharging to
			 the ground or the groundwater, the holder of the permit has received notice
			 that the system is malfunctioning, the Department has given notice that repairs
			 must be made within a reasonable period of time, the holder of the permit has
			 not made the repairs, and the system continues to discharge sewage to the
			 ground or the groundwater; or
(b)
			 The onsite wastewater system, nonwater-carried sewage treatment system,
			 wastewater combustion system, or gray water subsurface reuse system is
			 malfunctioning and sewage is discharging to the ground or the groundwater, the
			 holder of the permit has received notice that the system is malfunctioning, the
			 Department has given notice that a wastewater treatment facility is accessible
			 for connection.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-56 - ONSITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS › Section 61-56.801 - Severability Clause

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of
				this regulation be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, the
				remainder of this regulation shall not be affected thereby.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-56 - ONSITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS › Section 61-56.900 - APPENDIX V - THERMOPLASTIC TANKS STANDARD

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
(1) The Department shall approve plans for
			 thermoplastic tanks on an individual basis.
(a) Thermoplastic tanks shall be certified by
			 an accredited third-party to comply with the most recent edition of IAPMO/ANSI
			 Z1000 or CSA B66.
(b) The uniform
			 liquid depth shall be at least three (3) feet.
(c) The inside length of the tank shall be at
			 least two (2) times the inside width of the tank.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-58 - State Primary Drinking Water Regulations › Section 61-58.A - General

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. General
Regulations61-58 through 61-58.17 are promulgated pursuant to
				S.C. Code Sections44-55-10 et
				seq. and are collectively known as the State Primary Drinking Water
				Regulations. The Department finds the standards and procedures prescribed are
				necessary to maintain reasonable standards of purity of the drinking water of
				the State consistent with the public health, safety, and welfare of its
				citizens.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-58 - State Primary Drinking Water Regulations › Section 61-58.C - Appeals

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
Any determination made by the Department pursuant to these
				regulations shall be subject to the provisions of R.61-72 and the Administrative
				Procedures Act.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-58 - State Primary Drinking Water Regulations › Section 61-58.D - Severability

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
Should any section, paragraph or other part of these
				regulations he declared invalid for any reason, the remainder shall not be
				affected.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-58 - State Primary Drinking Water Regulations › Section 61-58.E - Violations and Penalties

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
Any person or persons violating these regulations shall be
				subject to the penalties provided in Section
				44-55-90,
				of the 1976 Code of Laws, as amended.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-58.1 - Construction and Operation Permits › Section 61-58.1.B - Requirements for Construction Permits

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
(1) Before the construction, expansion or
			 modification of any public water system, application for a permit to construct
			 shall be made to, and a permit to construct obtained from, the
			 Department.
(2) The application for
			 a permit to construct shall include the following documentation:
(a) a completed application form for a permit
			 to construct submitted in triplicate (one original and two copies);
(b) four (4) sets of detailed plans
			 (including location map);
(c) three
			 (3) sets of material and construction specifications, except when
			 Department-approved standard specifications are to be used for the construction
			 project;
(d) design data and
			 calculations;
(e) if the owner of
			 the project is different from the utility supplying the water, a letter from
			 the utility supplying the water stating their willingness and ability to serve
			 the project;
(f) if the owner of
			 the project is different from the person that will be responsible for operating
			 and maintaining the project, a letter from that person acknowledging such
			 responsibility; and,
(g) if the
			 owner of the project is different from the entity which has legal authority to
			 serve or grant franchises for the area in which the project is located, the
			 application shall include a letter from that legal entity stating that the
			 proposed project is consistent with the water supply service plan for the area.
			 This letter is not required if the project will not supply water to any person
			 within the service or franchise area, other than to the legal
			 authority.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-58.1 - Construction and Operation Permits › Section 61-58.1.C - Engineer's Report

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A preliminary engineering report shall be prepared in
				triplicate for each new surface water intake, surface water treatment plant,
				expansion or modification to an existing surface water intake or surface water
				treatment plant, or other projects deemed necessary by the Department. This
				report shall carry the seal and signature of a professional engineer. The
				engineer's report shall, where pertinent, present the following
				information:
(1) General Information
			 (Required for Each Report):
(a) name,
			 address, phone number of owner, corporation, town or utility as well as name of
			 responsible officer;
(b) name,
			 address, phone number of engineering firm and name of engineer responsible for
			 design;
(c) general description of
			 service area and surroundings (type of economy, estimated percent residential,
			 estimated percent industrial, terrain, location, possible rate of
			 development);
(d) number and type
			 of customers to be served, (i.e., domestic, industrial, commercial,
			 agricultural, etc.); and,
(e)
			 approval of any land use and development by area planning council which has
			 jurisdiction.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-58.1 - Construction and Operation Permits › Section 61-58.1.D - Application for Public Water System Construction Permit

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
Three (3) copies (the original and two (2) copies) of the
				application form completed and signed by the professional engineer and the
				owner shall accompany all submittals for formal approval. Copies of this
				application form may be obtained from the Department and shall include:
(1) Name and location of project;
(2) Brief description of project including,
			 if applicable, type of source, diameter of well, treatment, expected yield and
			 storage, number and type of services length and size(s) of distribution lines
			 and number of fire hydrants;
(3)
			 Owner's name and address (person on whose behalf application is
			 made);
(4) Name and address of
			 utility or organization responsible for operating and maintaining the
			 system;
(5) Name of the water
			 system providing water;
(6)
			 Department system number of the water system providing water, and;
(7) Signatures of the professional
			 engineer(s) responsible for the design and construction inspections and the
			 owner of the project.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-58.1 - Construction and Operation Permits › Section 61-58.1.E - Construction Plans

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
Construction plans shall carry the seal and signature of a
				professional engineer and, where applicable, shall provide the
				following:
(1) General layout drawn to
			 scale on plan sheets no larger than thirty (30) inches by forty-two (42)
			 inches, including:
(a) suitable
			 title;
(b) name of utility or
			 owner;
(c) area or institution to
			 be served;
(d) scale, in
			 feet;
(e) north reference
			 point;
(f) any physical or
			 political boundaries within the area to be served including utility
			 easements;
(g) sufficient number of
			 elevations (Mean Sea Level) to characterize terrain in the area;
(h) date (including month, day, and year),
			 address, and name of the professional engineer responsible for the
			 design.
(i) legible
			 prints;
(j) location and size of
			 existing water mains;
(k) location
			 and nature of existing water works structures and appurtenances affecting the
			 proposed improvements, noted on one sheet;
(l) for small water systems supplied by
			 wells, the location of all existing wells within the system; and,
(m) site location map.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-58.1 - Construction and Operation Permits › Section 61-58.1.F - Specifications

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
The title page or cover of the specifications must carry the
				seal and signature of a professional engineer. Complete, detailed, technical
				specifications shall be supplied for each proposed project, and shall include,
				but not be limited to, the following:
(1) Construction specifications including:
(a) A detailed written program for
			 maintaining normal operation of existing facilities during construction with
			 minimal interruption of service;
(b) Laying methods and conditions including
			 depth of cover, type of bedding and reaction blocking, and special structural
			 details for water lines installed under storm drains;
(c) Pressure and leakage test procedures for
			 new water mains including method of determining maximum allowable
			 leakage;
(d) Disinfection procedure
			 for all new or affected water system components to include disinfectant,
			 dosage, contact time, and method for testing the results of the
			 procedure;
(e) Well construction
			 method and procedure;
(f)
			 Chlorination room construction; and,
(g) Other chemical feeding facilities
			 construction;
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-58.1 - Construction and Operation Permits › Section 61-58.1.G - Design Data

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A summary of complete design criteria and design calculations
				shall be submitted for each proposed project, and shall contain, but not be
				limited to, the following where applicable:
(1) Pumping capacity of source;
(2) Average daily water
			 consumption;
(3) Number and type(s)
			 of proposed service connections;
(4) fire flow requirements (refer to
			 SectionR.61-58.B for the
			 definition of fire flow);
(5) The
			 results of a flow test conducted at a location near the proposed connection to
			 the existing system. The results of this flow test shall include static
			 pressure and residual pressure when a known flow, in excess of the demand for
			 the proposed extension, is flowing. The time and date the flow test was
			 conducted, the pipe size, type of pipe, elevation and distance between the test
			 point and connection site shall also be included;
(6) Basin capacities;
(7) Retention times;
(8) Unit loadings;
(9) Filter area and proposed filtration
			 rate;
(10) Backwash rate;
(11) Feeder capacities and ranges;
(12) Ground storage and transfer pump
			 capacity;
(13) System storage
			 capacities; and,
(14) System
			 pressures at maximum instantaneous demand (not less than twenty-five (25)
			 pounds per square inch); or fire flow in addition to peak hourly flow or
			 flushing flow in addition to peak hourly flow (not less than twenty (20) pounds
			 per square inch), whichever is the worst case.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-58.1 - Construction and Operation Permits › Section 61-58.1.H - Requirements for a General Construction Permit

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
(1) A public water system which meets the
			 following criteria may apply for a general permit for the construction of water
			 line extensions.
(a) The system must have a
			 full-time professional engineer on staff or a professional engineer on
			 retainer.
(b) The system must have
			 a full-time management and full-time inspection and maintenance
			 staff.
(c) The system must have a
			 set of design criteria which has been approved by the Department. This criteria
			 shall be at least as stringent as that used by the Department.
(d) The system must have a set of approved
			 construction specifications for water distribution lines on file with the
			 Department. These specifications must bear the seal and signature of the
			 professional engineer on staff or the professional engineer on
			 retainer.
(e) The system must have
			 historically demonstrated satisfactory bacteriological and chemical water
			 quality as required by R.61-58.5, R.61-58.10, and
			 R.61-58.11.
(f) The system must
			 have a satisfactory pressure record as required by R.61-58.4.D(4).
(g) The system must have implemented and
			 maintained a viable cross connection control program in accordance with
			 R.61-58.7(F)(F);
(h) The system must have an active inspection
			 program for new water distribution line construction.
(i) The system must maintain an updated map
			 of the distribution system. This map must include the following, where
			 applicable:
(i) Existing water distribution
			 lines;
(ii) Location and size of
			 all storage tanks, booster pump stations, pressure reducing valves, master
			 metered connections, and fire hydrants; and,
(iii) Location of all water treatment
			 plant(s), surface water intake(s), well(s) and connections to other public
			 water systems; and,
(j)
			 The system must have a computerized hydraulic model of its distribution system.
			 This model shall include a sufficient number of lines to adequately represent
			 the distribution system. This hydraulic model must be made available for review
			 by the Department upon request.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-58.1 - Construction and Operation Permits › Section 61-58.1.I - Delegated Review Program

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
(1) A
			 public water system which meets the following criteria may apply for delegated
			 review authority.
(a) The system must have a
			 professional engineer on staff.
(b)
			 The system must have a full-time management and full-time inspection and
			 maintenance staff.
(c) The system
			 must have a set of design criteria which has been approved by the
			 Department.
(d) The system must
			 have a set of approved construction specifications for water distribution lines
			 on file with the Department. These specifications must bear the seal and
			 signature of the professional engineer on staff.
(e) The system must have historically
			 demonstrated satisfactory bacteriological and chemical water quality as
			 required by R.61-58.5, R.61-58.10, and
			 R.61-58.11.
(f) The system must
			 have a satisfactory pressure record as required by R.61-58.4.D(4).
(g) The system must have implemented and
			 maintained a viable cross connection control program in accordance with
			 R.61-58.7(F)(F);
(h) The system must have an active inspection
			 program for new water distribution line construction;
(i) The system must maintain an updated map
			 of the distribution system. This map must include the following, where
			 applicable:
(i) Existing water distribution
			 lines;
(ii) Location and size of
			 all storage tanks, booster pump stations, pressure reducing valves, master
			 metered connections, and fire hydrants; and,
(iii) Location of all water treatment
			 plant(s), surface water intake(s), well(s) and connections with other public
			 water systems; and,
(j)
			 The system must have a computerized hydraulic model of its distribution system.
			 This model shall include a sufficient number of lines to adequately represent
			 the distribution system. This hydraulic model must be made available for review
			 by the Department upon request.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-58.1 - Construction and Operation Permits › Section 61-58.1.J - Revisions to Approved Plans

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
Any deviations from approved plans or specifications which
				could potentially effect capacity, hydraulic conditions, operating units, the
				functioning of water treatment processes, or the quality of the water to be
				delivered, shall be approved by the Department, in writing, before such changes
				are made. A revised application in accordance with R.61-58.1(B)(B)will
				be required.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-58.1 - Construction and Operation Permits › Section 61-58.1.K - Requirements for Obtaining Approval to Place Permitted Construction into Operation

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
(1)
			 Newly-constructed facilities shall not be placed into operation until written
			 approval is issued by the Department, except where it is allowed by a general
			 construction permit. Upon completion of permitted construction, the
			 professional engineer shall make arrangements with the Department for final
			 inspection. Prior to this inspection, the professional engineer shall submit to
			 the Department a letter certifying that construction is complete and in
			 accordance with the approved plans and specifications. This letter must
			 specifically identify the project by permit number. If the project was not
			 completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, the
			 professional engineer shall so state and shall outline any deviations to the
			 permitted project. No written approval shall be issued to place a drinking
			 water construction project into operation until written approval is obtained to
			 place any associated wastewater construction into operation. The following
			 information, where applicable, shall be submitted with the professional
			 engineer's letter of certification:
(a)
			 Results of chemical, physical, radiological, and bacteriological analyses of
			 new sources and/or treated water. These analyses shall be performed by a
			 certified laboratory.
(b) Results
			 of bacteriological analyses following disinfection, including chlorine
			 residuals at the time of collection, which have been conducted within thirty
			 (30) days of the request for final approval. These analyses shall be performed
			 by a certified laboratory.
(c)
			 Results of pressure/leakage test conducted on water lines;
(d) Record drawings of construction if the
			 construction deviated from that approved;
(e) Completed Water Well Record
			 form;
(f) Geophysical/mechanical
			 well logs;
(g) Results of pumping
			 test as required by R.61-58.2(B)(12)(B)(12).
(h) Letter of acceptance from organization
			 responsible for operation and maintenance (must be the same as shown on the
			 application for permit to construct form);
(i) Paint coating(s) used for water storage
			 tank(s);
(j) Copy of recorded legal
			 easement(s) and/or deed restriction(s) for protection of well pollution free
			 radius;
(k) Proof of registration
			 with the S. C. Public Service Commission for new privately owned utilities and
			 homeowner associations;
(l) Proof
			 of testing of all backflow prevention assemblies installed; and,
(m) Copies of any information specified in a
			 special condition of a Department construction permit.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-58.1 - Construction and Operation Permits › Section 61-58.1.L - Drinking Water Dispensing Stations and Vending Machines

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
(1) Any person or
			 public water system desiring to make vended or dispensed water available to the
			 public shall obtain approval from the Department prior to installation and
			 shall obtain approval to operate before placing it into use. All water
			 dispensing stations or vending machines must utilize water from an approved
			 public water system. Each dispensing station or vending machine which provides
			 further treatment is considered a separate public water system and must comply
			 with all applicable requirements for public water systems. Before any approval
			 can be issued technical information on machines and treatment equipment
			 including make and model, rates of filtration, maximum daily output, and method
			 of disinfection; and, complete plans and specifications for each machine or
			 treatment unit shall be submitted to the Department.
(2) Approval is issued for an individual
			 machine at a particular location, connecting to a known public water system.
			 Machine replacement or relocation must be approved by the Department.
(3) A final inspection, total coliform
			 clearance sample and a written approval from the Department is required before
			 placing a machine or dispensing station into operation.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-58.1 - Construction and Operation Permits › Section 61-58.1.M - Bottled Water

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
1. All sources
			 within the state which are used in the manufacturing of bottled water shall be
			 either permitted in accordance with R.61-58.1 or from an existing
			 approved public water system.
2. If
			 an out-of-state source of water is used by a bottled water manufacturing plant
			 located within South Carolina, that source must be approved by the Department
			 prior to use.
3. All treatment used
			 in the manufacturing of bottled water shall be permitted in accordance with
			 R.61-58.1.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-58.1 - Construction and Operation Permits › Section 61-58.1.N - Request for Review of Permit Decisions

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
1. An applicant may request that the director
			 of the Department's water supply permitting division review any construction or
			 operating permit decision within 15 (fifteen) days of receipt of the decision.
			 The request shall be in writing and include a detailed justification of the
			 reasons for the review.
2. The
			 director shall respond in writing to the request within 15 (fifteen) days of
			 receipt of the written request. This response may include, but not be limited
			 to, a request for additional information, scheduling of a meeting to discuss
			 the permit decision, or the issuance of a final permit decision.
3. The applicant may appeal the director's
			 final decision on the permit in accordance with R.61-58(C)(C).
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-58.1 - Construction and Operation Permits › Section 61-58.1.O - Operating Permits

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
(1)
			 Public water systems which meet any of the following conditions shall obtain
			 and maintain an operating permit from the Department:
(a) A system which has its own source of
			 water (i.e., well or surface water treatment plant);
(b) A system which provides
			 treatment;
(c) A system which sells
			 water to any person; or,
(d) A
			 system which is a carrier which conveys passengers in interstate
			 commerce.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-58.2 - Groundwater Sources and Treatment › Section 61-58.2.A - Applicability

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
This regulation applies to all new construction and all
				expansions or modifications of existing public water systems. If the Department
				can reasonably demonstrate that safe delivery of potable water to the public is
				jeopardized, a system may have to upgrade its existing facilities in order for
				an expansion or modification to meet the requirements of this regulation. This
				regulation prescribes minimum design standards for the construction of
				groundwater sources and treatment facilities.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-58.2 - Groundwater Sources and Treatment › Section 61-58.2.B - Groundwater Development

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
All wells must be constructed by a certified well
				driller.
(1) Quantity--
(a) A minimum of two (2) independent sources
			 of groundwater shall be provided for all community water systems serving fifty
			 (50) or more taps or one hundred fifty (150) or more people. Systems with an
			 additional source (Surface Water Plant or Master Meter) will not be required to
			 have two groundwater sources.
(b)
			 The total developed groundwater source capacity shall equal or exceed the
			 design maximum day demand without pumping more than sixteen (16) hours a day.
			 With the largest producing well out of service, the capacity of the remaining
			 well(s) pumping twenty-four (24) hours a day shall equal or exceed the design
			 maximum daily demand, except those systems requiring only one well. The
			 capacity from an additional source (Surface Water Plant or Master Meter) will
			 be included in the quantity analysis. However, emergency and stand-by wells
			 will not be included in the quantity analysis.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-58.2 - Groundwater Sources and Treatment › Section 61-58.2.C - General Design Requirements

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
(1) Plant Layout--Design shall provide for an
			 adequate access road, site drainage, protection of well(s) from spillage, and
			 adequate protection from vandalism. Consideration shall also be given to
			 functional aspects of the plant layout and future expansion.
(2) Building Layout--Design shall provide, if
			 necessary, for adequate ventilation, lighting, telephone service, heating and
			 air conditioning, floor drainage, and dehumidification equipment. Consideration
			 shall also be given to accessibility of equipment for operation, servicing, and
			 removal, telephone communication capability, flexibility of operation, operator
			 safety, and convenience of operation.
(3) Electrical Controls--Main switch gear
			 electrical controls shall be located above grade and protected from standing
			 water.
(4) Auxiliary Power--Where
			 elevated storage equals less than one half maximum daily demand, portable or
			 in-place auxiliary power shall be provided for all systems serving three
			 hundred (300) or more service connections. An air quality permit may be
			 required for the emissions from the auxiliary generators. Auxiliary power
			 requirements may be waived if one or more of the following are applicable:
(a) a verifiable history of worst case power
			 outages and verification that the available elevated storage can provide for a
			 similar time period of outage;
(b)
			 two (2) or more independent sources from the serving electrical utility are
			 available; or,
(c) an alternate
			 water source is available via connections with other systems.
Auxiliary power shall be sized to provide for sufficient
				pumping and treatment capacity to meet one half ( 1/2 ) of the maximum daily
				demand or to supplement the existing storage to meet one half ( 1/2 ) of the
				maximum daily demand.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-58.2 - Groundwater Sources and Treatment › Section 61-58.2.D - Groundwater Treatment

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
(1)
			 Filtration--All filters treating groundwater under the direct influence of
			 surface water must meet the performance standards set forth in R.61-58.10(E)(E).
The application of any one type of filtration must be supported
				by water quality data. Experimental treatment studies may be required to
				demonstrate the applicability of the method of filtration proposed.
(a) Pressure Filters--The use of these
			 filters may be considered for iron and manganese removal and other
			 clarification processes.
(i) Rate of
			 Filtration--The nominal rate shall be three (3) gallons per minute per square
			 foot of filter area and shall not exceed five (5) gallons per minute per square
			 foot without adequate justification.
(ii) Details of Design--The filter design
			 shall address the following:
(A) Pressure
			 gauges on the inlet and outlet pipes of each filter shall be
			 provided.
(B) Provisions shall be
			 made for filtration and backwashing of each filter individually with an
			 arrangement of piping as simple as possible to accomplish these
			 purposes.
(C) The backwash water
			 collection system shall be designed to allow for adequate bed expansion without
			 loss of media.
(D) The underdrain
			 system shall efficiently collect the filtered water and shall distribute the
			 backwash water uniformly at a rate not less than fifteen (15) gallons per
			 minute per square foot of filter area.
(E) Backwash flow indicators and controls
			 shall be located such that they are easily readable while operating the control
			 valves.
(F) An air release valve on
			 the highest point of each filter shall be provided.
(G) An accessible manhole to facilitate
			 inspections and repairs (above level of media) shall be provided.
(H) A means to observe the wastewater during
			 backwashing shall be provided.
(I)
			 No unprotected cross connections shall exist.
(J) Filter material must be in accordance
			 with R.61-58.3(D)(5)(a)(vi)(D)(5)(a)(vi).
(K) A sufficient number of filter units so as
			 to ensure continuity of service with one unit temporarily removed from
			 operation. The facility shall be designed so that the design filtration rate is
			 not exceeded during backwash operation.
(L) Filter material shall have a total depth
			 of not less than twenty-four (24) inches and generally not more than thirty
			 (30) inches.
(M) Only finished
			 water from the treatment process shall be used to backwash the
			 filter(s).
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-58.2 - Groundwater Sources and Treatment › Section 61-58.2.E - Chemical Application

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
(1)
			 General--No chemical shall be applied to treat drinking waters unless
			 specifically permitted by the Department. A certified operator is required
			 whenever the chemical or physical characteristics of the water is changed.
(a) Plans and specifications--Plans and
			 Specifications shall be submitted for review and approval, as required by in
			 R.61-58.1, and shall include:
(i) Descriptions of feed equipment, including
			 maximum and minimum feed ranges and pump curves for solution feeders,
(ii) Location of feeders, piping layout and
			 points of chemical application,
(iii) Storage and handling
			 facilities;
(iv) Specifications for
			 chemicals to be used;
(v) Operating
			 and control procedures including proposed application rates;
(vi) Descriptions of testing equipment and
			 procedures; and,
(vii) Locations of
			 sampling taps for testing.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-58.2 - Groundwater Sources and Treatment › Section 61-58.2.F - Waste Handling and Disposal

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
Waste handling and disposal practices shall meet all applicable
				rules and regulations of the Department. Provisions must be made for proper
				disposal of treatment waste such as iron sludge, filter backwash water, and
				brine waste. In locating waste disposal facilities, due consideration shall be
				given to preventing potential contamination of the water supply. For projects
				involving a surface water discharge of treatment residuals, a National
				Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit must be obtained from the
				Department. For projects involving land application of treatment residuals, a
				No Discharge (ND) permit must be obtained from the
				Department.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-58.3 - Surface Water Sources and Treatment › Section 61-58.3.A - Applicability

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
This regulation applies to all new construction and all
				expansions or modifications of existing public water systems. If the Department
				can reasonably demonstrate that safe delivery of potable water to the public is
				jeopardized, a system may have to upgrade its existing facilities in order for
				an expansion or modification to meet the requirements of this regulation. This
				regulation prescribes minimum design standards for the construction of surface
				water intakes and treatment plants.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-58.3 - Surface Water Sources and Treatment › Section 61-58.3.B - Surface Water Development

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
(1) Quantity--Where the proposed source is to
			 be the only source of water for the system, the quantity of water at the source
			 shall:
(a) be adequate to meet the projected
			 maximum daily water demand of the service area. For streams, the calculations
			 shall be based on the lowest mean daily flow for the drought of record. For
			 withdrawals from reservoirs, the calculation shall be based on the drought of
			 record and shall also include requirements for other water uses in the
			 reservoir and downstream;
(b)
			 provide a reasonable surplus for twenty (20) years of anticipated
			 growth;
(c) be adequate to
			 compensate for all losses such as silting, evaporation, seepage, etc.
			 and;
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-58.3 - Surface Water Sources and Treatment › Section 61-58.3.C - General Design Requirements

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
(1) Plant Layout--Design shall provide for
			 adequate access roads, site drainage, protection of basins from spillage
			 (including during delivery of chemical shipments), and adequate protection from
			 vandalism. Consideration shall also be given to functional aspects of the plant
			 layout and future expansion.
(2)
			 Building layout--Design shall provide for adequate ventilation, lighting,
			 telephone service, heating and air conditioning, floor drainage, and, if
			 necessary, dehumidification equipment. Consideration shall also be given to
			 accessibility of equipment for operation, servicing, and removal, telephone
			 communication capability, flexibility of operation, operator safety, and
			 convenience of operation (filters, basins, etc. visible to the
			 operator).
(3) Electrical
			 controls--Main switch gear electrical controls shall be located above grade and
			 be protected from standing water.
(4) Auxiliary Power--Where elevated storage
			 equals less than one half maximum daily demand, portable or in-place auxiliary
			 power shall be provided for all systems serving three hundred (300) or more
			 service connections. An air quality permit may be required for the emissions
			 from the auxiliary generators. Auxiliary power requirements may be waived if
			 one or more of the following are applicable:
(a) A verifiable history of worst case power
			 outages and verification that the available elevated storage can provide for a
			 similar time period of outage.
(b)
			 Two (2) or more independent sources from the serving electrical utility are
			 available. or,
(c) An alternate
			 water source is available via connections with other systems.
Auxiliary power shall be sized to provide for sufficient
				pumping and treatment capacity to meet one half ( 1/2 ) of the maximum daily
				demand or to supplement the existing storage to meet one half ( 1/2 ) of the
				maximum daily demand.