Stormwater and drainage rules in Surfside Beach, SC

Brush and debris can block a ditch, catch basin, detention pond, or drainage pipe. [Surfside Beach drainage systems maintenance] (opens in a new tab)

Keep brush and debris clear when your property adjoins a ditch, catch basin, detention pond, or other drainage system. [Surfside Beach drainage systems maintenance] (opens in a new tab)

Report dumping or a major blockage to the Public Works Department through the town drainage page. [Surfside Beach drainage systems maintenance] (opens in a new tab)

The town prohibits matter that can pollute or block any part of its stormwater system. [Surfside Beach Code 14-56] (opens in a new tab)

The system includes streets, highways, and rights-of-way. [Surfside Beach Code 14-56] (opens in a new tab)

Tell the town Building Department immediately about an accidental discharge of material other than stormwater runoff. [Surfside Beach Code 14-56] (opens in a new tab)

Report the nature, quantity, and time of the accidental discharge. [Surfside Beach Code 14-56] (opens in a new tab)

A pipe, open channel, or other conveyance may not connect to the town drainage system unless it carries approved stormwater discharge. [Surfside Beach Code 14-56] (opens in a new tab)

An improper connection must be disconnected and redirected to an acceptable outlet. [Surfside Beach Code 14-56] (opens in a new tab)

The director of public works approves the acceptable outlet. [Surfside Beach Code 14-56] (opens in a new tab)

The Stormwater Committee serves as the town forum for its National Pollution Discharge Elimination System program. [Surfside Beach Stormwater Committee] (opens in a new tab)

Its work covers public education and outreach, public participation, and illicit discharge detection and elimination. [Surfside Beach Stormwater Committee] (opens in a new tab)

The committee also addresses construction site and post-construction runoff controls. [Surfside Beach Stormwater Committee] (opens in a new tab)