Chesterfield County, SC septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Chesterfield County, South Carolina are permitted by DHEC - Chesterfield County under S.C. Code Regs. 61-56.
Septic permit program
- Program type: Regional Office
- Authorized agent: Chesterfield County Health Department
- Own septic program: No, uses South Carolina state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 43,273
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Chesterfield County: $150. South Carolina average: $150.
Local rules
SC septic permitting is managed entirely by SCDES/BEHS. Counties do not impose additional septic regulations or fees beyond the state program.
What SepticPro has on file for Chesterfield County
- 1 permit fee with sources
- The agency phone, email and office address
- Setback distances
- Soil and perc test requirements
- Allowed system types
- System design rules
- Inspection requirements
- Maintenance and pumping rules
- Point-of-sale rules
- Installer, designer and pumper licensing
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Other South Carolina counties
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- Cherokee County
- Chester County
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- Dillon County
- Dorchester County
- Edgefield County
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- Georgetown County
- Greenville County
- Greenwood County
- Hampton County
Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with DHEC - Chesterfield County before applying.