South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-44 - Individual Residential Well and Irrigation Well Permitting
Section 61-44.A - PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-44.A

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024

1. This regulation, promulgated pursuant to the authority of the Pollution Control Act, Section 48-1-10 et seq., and the Safe Drinking Water Act, Section 44-55-10 et seq., 1976 S.C. Code of Laws, establishes a system and rules for managing and protecting the quality of South Carolina's groundwater, drinking water, and for protection of public health.

2. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has concluded that the improper installation of individual residential wells and irrigation wells are endangering public health and the quality of groundwater in this state and therefore finds the need for regulation to govern installation of such wells.

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