Citizen Resources
The Town of Bluffton’s Watershed Management Division works with other organizations, jurisdictions, and partners across Beaufort County. At times, drainage issues, sanitary sewer issues, or illicit discharges fall outside of the Town’s purview. Here is a list of agencies that residents may find useful.
- South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC)
Chemical Spills, Oil Spills, or Fish Kills:
Telephone: (888) 481-0125
Website - Beaufort Jasper Water Sewer Authority (BJWSA)
Sanitary Sewer, Pump Station Alarms, or Drinking Water:
Telephone: (843) 987-9200
Website - Beaufort County Stormwater Management
Maintenance, Use, and Control of Stormwater Systems and Programs in Beaufort County:
Telephone: (843) 255-2805
Website - Clemson Cooperative Extension
Lowcountry Stormwater Partners, Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry and Wildlife Resources, and Water Resources:
Telephone: (843) 473-6021
Website - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4
Hurricanes, Environmental Regulations, and Clean Water Act:
Telephone: (800) 241-175
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Additional Stormwater Links
- Lowcountry Stormwater Partners
Website or Facebook - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Septic Smart Program
Website - South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) Shellfish Monitoring Program
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