South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-119 - Surface Water Withdrawal, Permitting, Use, and Reporting
Sec2 61-119.G - NONCONSUMPTIVE USE SURFACE WATER WITHDRAWAL PERMITS
Section 61-119.G.1 - Requirements to be Considered a Nonconsumptive Use Withdrawer
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
Upon proper application and submittal of appropriate fees, the Department shall issue permits for surface water withdrawals that are considered nonconsumptive uses. A nonconsumptive user is one that uses surface water in such a manner that more than ninety (90) percent of the water withdrawn is returned to its waters of origin within the boundaries of contiguous property owned by the surface water withdrawer; provided:
a. the amount of water not returned to the water source does not exceed three million (3,000,000) gallons during any one month; or
b. the amount of water not returned to the water source does not significantly reduce the safe yield at the point of withdrawal.
