A small water system is one that has its own well, or is served through a metered connection from a publicly-owned water system and has less than 1,000 feet of distribution piping that serves the following:

• Facilities serving less than 25 people such as:
  • Daycare center
  • Residential care facility
  • Other business establishments

Small Business Water System Construction Permit Application (DHEC Form 1206 - 06/99 - PDF 43K)

Applications for small water system permits should be sent directly to the applicable DHEC Regional Office .

Guidelines for Small Water Systems (PDF - 440KB)

Contact

• Richard Welch, Jr. P.E., Manager, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters Compliance, (803) 898-3546