Water Use Rules in Dorchester County, SC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Dorchester County, South Carolina.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Dorchester County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Recycled Water Rules
Dorchester County runs a reclaimed water system through its Water and Sewer Department under Code Division 13, meant to cut potable-water use for irrigation and similar non-potable purposes. Service requires county approval, a dedicated connection, and mandatory backflow protection, and new irrigation wells are barred where reclaimed lines already reach a property.
Dorchester County Reclaimed Water Rules
Some RestrictionsDorchester County, SC, Code of Ordinances § 44-145
It is the intent of this division to establish the use of reclaimed water within the Dorchester County Water and Sewer Department in accordance with all environmental regulations. It is the intent of the county to minimize the use of potable water supplies for non-potable uses. It is the intent of the county to establish a reclaimed water system for the county's service area in a manner which b...
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