South Carolina § 49-5-130 Wells not requiring pumps; restriction of flow; promulgation of regulations.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 49-5-130 — Wells not requiring pumps; restriction of flow; promulgation of regulations.

South Carolina § 49-5-130

Title 49WATERS, WATER RESOURCES AND DRAINAGE

Ch. 5GROUNDWATER USE AND REPORTING ACT

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S.C. Code Ann. § 49-5-130 (2026).

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Wells that are flowing by releasing groundwater under such pressure that pumping is not necessary to bring it above the ground surface at a rate of greater than five thousand gallons a day at any time are an unreasonable use of groundwater constituting waste and are prohibited, except that the water from these wells may be utilized to the extent actually necessary for a specific use. These wells must be fitted with a mechanism to restrict the flow of water if the flow is in excess of that necessary for the specific use. The department may promulgate regulations to govern use of these wells in this State.

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Wells that are flowing by releasing groundwater under such pressure that pumping is not necessary to bring it above the ground surface at a rate of greater than five thousand gallons a day at any time are an unreasonable use of groundwater constituting waste and are prohibited, except that the water from these wells may be utilized to the extent actually necessary for a specific use. These wells must be fitted with a mechanism to restrict the flow of water if the flow is in excess of that necessary for the specific use. The department may promulgate regulations to govern use of these wells in this State.