Stormwater and drainage rules in Surfside Beach, SC
Keep brush and debris clear from a drainage system next to your property. [Town source]
Tell the town Building Department immediately about an accidental discharge of anything other than stormwater runoff. [Town code]
Last verified August 13, 2026 · Source: Town of Surfside Beach drainage systems maintenance
Keep drainage systems clear
Brush and debris can block a ditch, catch basin, detention pond, or drainage pipe. [Town source]
Keep brush and debris clear when your property adjoins a ditch, catch basin, detention pond, or other drainage system. [Town source]
Report dumping or a major blockage to the Public Works Department through the town drainage page. [Town source]
What may enter the town stormwater system
The town prohibits matter that can pollute or block any part of its stormwater system. [Town code]
The system includes streets, highways, and rights-of-way. [Town code]
Tell the town Building Department immediately about an accidental discharge of material other than stormwater runoff. [Town code]
Report the nature, quantity, and time of the accidental discharge. [Town code]
Surfside Beach Code of Ordinances, Section 14-56 · Town of Surfside Beach drainage systems maintenance
Pipe and open channel connection rules
A pipe, open channel, or other conveyance may not connect to the town drainage system unless it carries approved stormwater discharge. [Town code]
An improper connection must be disconnected and redirected to an acceptable outlet. [Town code]
The director of public works approves the acceptable outlet. [Town code]
How the Stormwater Committee serves the town
The Stormwater Committee serves as the town forum for its National Pollution Discharge Elimination System program. [Town source]
Its work covers public education and outreach, public participation, and illicit discharge detection and elimination. [Town source]
The committee also addresses construction site and post-construction runoff controls. [Town source]
Plan work that moves water
Pressure washing
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