S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-58.8.D

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 61-58.8.D - Withdrawals of Surface Water and Groundwater During Drought and Other Emergency Conditions

(1) Whenever drought or low rainfall conditions reduce the amount of surface and groundwater available for domestic, industrial, agricultural and commercial use, the Department may regulate surface water and groundwater withdrawals in an equitable manner to reduce the adverse impact to the public well being and health.

(2) No person shall withdraw or cause to withdraw water from a surface or groundwater source at such a rate and daily volume as to infringe on the use of said water source by a public water supply.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-58.8.D