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County outlines: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic boundary file cb_2025_us_county_500k, 2025.
Abbeville County
LocationAbbeville County
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDES – Bureau of Water
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Aiken County
LocationAiken County (Unincorporated)
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Aiken County
LocationAiken County (Incorporated areas not listed)
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDES – Bureau of Water
LocationAiken, City of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):City of Aiken
LocationBurnettown, Town of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Aiken County
LocationNorth Augusta, City of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):City of North Augusta
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Allendale County
LocationAllendale County
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDES – Bureau of Water
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Anderson County
LocationAnderson County
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Anderson County
LocationAnderson County (Incorporated areas not listed)
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDES – Bureau of Water
LocationAnderson, City of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):City of Anderson
LocationBelton, City of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Anderson County
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Bamberg County
LocationBamberg County
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDES – Bureau of Water
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Barnwell County
LocationBarnwell County
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDES – Bureau of Water
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Beaufort County
LocationBeaufort County (Unincorporated)
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Beaufort County
LocationBeaufort County (Incorporated Areas not listed)
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDES – Bureau of Water
LocationBluffton, Town of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Town of Bluffton
LocationHilton Head Island, Town of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Town of Hilton Head Island
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Berkeley County
LocationBerkeley County (Unincorporated)
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Berkeley County
LocationBerkeley County (Incorporated Areas not listed)
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDES – Bureau of Water
LocationCharleston, City of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):City of Charleston
LocationGoose Creek, City of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):City of Goose Creek
LocationHanahan, City of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):City of Hanahan
LocationJoint Base Charleston – Weapons Station
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station
LocationMoncks Corner, Town of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Town of Moncks Corner
LocationSummerville, Town of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Town of Summerville
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Calhoun County
LocationCalhoun County
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDES – Bureau of Water
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Charleston County
LocationCharleston County (Unincorporated – excluding sites located on Joint Base Charleston)
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Charleston County
LocationCharleston, City of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):City of Charleston
LocationFolly Beach, City of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):City of Folly Beach
LocationIsle of Palms, City of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):City of Isle of Palms
LocationJames Island, Town of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Town of James Island
LocationJoint Base Charleston – Air Base
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Joint Base Charleston – Air Base
LocationLincolnville, Town of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Town of Lincolnville
LocationMount Pleasant, Town of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Town of Mount Pleasant
LocationNorth Charleston, City of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):City of North Charleston
LocationSullivan’s Island, Town of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Town of Sullivan’s Island
LocationSummerville, Town of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Town of Summerville
LocationIncorporated Areas of Awendaw, Hollywood, Kiawah Island, McClellanville, Meggett, Ravenel, Rockville, and Seabrook Island
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDES – Bureau of Water
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Cherokee County
LocationCherokee County
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDES – Bureau of Water
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Chester County
LocationChester County
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDHEC (now SCDES) – Bureau of Water
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Chesterfield County
LocationChesterfield County
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDES – Bureau of Water
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Clarendon County
LocationClarendon County
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDES – Bureau of Water
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Colleton County
LocationColleton County
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDES – Bureau of Water
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Darlington County
LocationDarlington County This county only reviews projects located in a portion of the county. Please contact Darlington County for assistance in determining whether project will be reviewed by Darlington County or SCDES – must provide copy of correspondence for areas located outside of MS4 area
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Darlington County
SCDES doesn't say which portion. Ask the county whether your site is in it.
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Dillon County
LocationDillon County
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDES – Bureau of Water
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Dorchester County
LocationDorchester County Please contact Dorchester County for assistance in determining whether project will be reviewed by Dorchester County or SCDHEC (now SCDES) in unincorporated areas– must provide copy of correspondence
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Dorchester County
LocationIncorporated areas of Harleyville, Reevesville, Ridgeville, St. George, portions of Summerville)
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDES - Bureau of Water
LocationCity of North Charleston
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):City of North Charleston
LocationSummerville, Town of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Town of Summerville
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Edgefield County
LocationEdgefield County
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDES – Bureau of Water
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Fairfield County
LocationFairfield County
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDES – Bureau of Water
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Florence County
LocationFlorence County (Unincorporated)
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Florence County
LocationFlorence County (Incorporated Areas not listed)
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDES – Bureau of Water
LocationFlorence, City of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):City of Florence
LocationQuinby, Town of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Florence County
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Georgetown County
LocationGeorgetown County Please contact Georgetown County for assistance in determining whether project will be reviewed by Georgetown County or SCDHEC (now SCDES) – must provide copy of correspondence
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Georgetown County
LocationIncorporated Areas of Andrews, Georgetown, and Pawleys Island
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDES - Bureau of Water
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Greenville County
LocationFountain Inn, City of (Including portions of the city located within Laurens County)
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Greenville County
LocationGreenville County
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Greenville County
LocationGreenville, City of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):City of Greenville
LocationGreer, City of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):City of Greer
LocationMauldin, City of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Greenville County
LocationSimpsonville, City of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Greenville County
LocationTravelers Rest, City of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Greenville County
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Greenwood County
LocationGreenwood County
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDES – Bureau of Water
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Hampton County
LocationHampton County
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDES – Bureau of Water
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Horry County
LocationAtlantic Beach, Town of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Horry County
LocationBriarcliffe Acres, Town of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Horry County
LocationConway, City of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):City of Conway
LocationHorry County (Unincorporated)
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Horry County
LocationHorry County (Incorporated Areas of Aynor and Loris)
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDHEC (now SCDES)-Bureau of Water
LocationMyrtle Beach, City of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):City of Myrtle Beach
LocationNorth Myrtle Beach, City of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):City of North Myrtle Beach
LocationSurfside Beach, Town of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Town of Surfside Beach
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Jasper County
LocationJasper County
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDES - Bureau of Water
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Kershaw County
LocationElgin, Town of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Kershaw County
LocationKershaw County* This county only reviews projects located in a portion of the county Please contact Kershaw County for assistance in determining whether project will be reviewed by Kershaw County or SCDHEC (now SCDES) – must provide copy of correspondence for areas located outside of MS4 area
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Kershaw County
SCDES doesn't say which portion. Ask the county whether your site is in it.
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Lancaster County
Location
For all projects submitted for review before December 31, 2017.
Lancaster CountyReviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDHEC (now SCDES) – Bureau of Water
Location
For projects north of SC 5 and east to NC state line submitted for review after January 1, 2018
Lancaster CountyReviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Lancaster County
SCDES's page doesn't say who reviews projects submitted after January 1, 2018 outside the area above. Ask Lancaster County or SCDES.
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Laurens County
LocationFountain Inn, City of (Including portions of the city located within Laurens County)
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Greenville County
LocationLaurens County
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDES – Bureau of Water
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Lee County
LocationLee County
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDHEC (now SCDES) – Bureau of Water
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Lexington County
LocationCayce, City of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Lexington County
LocationIrmo, Town of (Richland and Lexington County)
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Lexington County
LocationLexington County (All incorporated and unincorporated areas)
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Lexington County
LocationLexington, City of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Lexington County
LocationPine Ridge, Town of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Lexington County
LocationSouth Congaree, Town of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Lexington County
LocationWest Columbia, City of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Lexington County
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Marion County
LocationMarion County
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDHEC (now SCDES) – Bureau of Water
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Marlboro County
LocationMarlboro County
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDES – Bureau of Water
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
McCormick County
LocationMcCormick County
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDES – Bureau of Water
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Newberry County
LocationNewberry County (Unincorporated)
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Newberry County
LocationNewberry County (Incorporated Areas)
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDES – Bureau of Water
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Oconee County
LocationOconee County
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDES – Bureau of Water
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Orangeburg County
LocationOrangeburg County
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDES – Bureau of Water
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Pickens County
LocationEasley, City of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):City of Easley
LocationLiberty, City of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Pickens County
LocationPickens County (Unincorporated)
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Pickens County
LocationPickens County (Incorporated Areas not listed)
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDES – Bureau of Water
LocationPickens, City of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Pickens County
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Richland County
LocationArcadia Lakes, Town of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Richland County
LocationColumbia, City of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDHEC (now SCDES) – Bureau of Water
LocationForest Acres, City of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Richland County
LocationFort Jackson
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Fort Jackson
LocationRichland County (Unincorporated – excluding Fort Jackson)
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Richland County
LocationRichland County (Incorporated Areas not listed)
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDES – Bureau of Water
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Saluda County
LocationSaluda County
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDES – Bureau of Water
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Spartanburg County
LocationSpartanburg County
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):(Forthcoming)
SCDES lists Spartanburg County as "(Forthcoming)" and names no reviewer yet. Ask Spartanburg County's stormwater office or SCDES which office reviews your plan.
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Sumter County
LocationShaw Air Force Base
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Shaw Air Force Base
LocationSumter County (All incorporated and unincorporated Areas – excluding Shaw Air Force Base)
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Sumter County Soil & Water
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Union County
LocationUnion County
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDES – Bureau of Water
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
Williamsburg County
LocationWilliamsburg County
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDES – Bureau of Water
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
York County
LocationFort Mill, Town of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):Town of Fort Mill
LocationRock Hill, City of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):City of Rock Hill
LocationTega Cay, City of
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):City of Tega Cay
LocationYork County (Unincorporated)
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):York County
LocationYork County (Incorporated Areas not listed)
Reviews plans here (SCDES lists this as the "Reviewing Entity"):SCDES – Bureau of Water
Rules and reviewers can change. Check with the office before you start work.
Source: SCDES, Where to Apply . Checked Oct 30, 2026.
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