Septic Tanks

TRAINING SESSIONS: Septic contractors are expected to begin using ePermitting for all OSWW related applications in the coming months. ePermitting will also be used for program communications and updates. Please attend one of the scheduled virtual training sessions to learn about ePermitting.

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Permit Extension Resolution 2023

The Permit Extension Joint Resolution of 2023, ratified by the South Carolina General Assembly on May 17, 2023, and approved by the Governor on May 19, 2023, suspends the running of the time periods and any associated vested right of development approvals that are current and valid at any point during the period beginning January 1, 2020, and ending December 31, 2023.

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Regulation 61-56: Onsite Wastewater Systems
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