Welcome to South Carolina, where 40% of homes are playing host to their very own septic systems! From the sandy shores of Myrtle Beach to the inland regions where sweet tea flows like water, this state’s got more septic systems than palmetto trees. And let me tell you, installing these systems can be trickier than getting the perfect shrimp and grits recipe!

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) – or as the locals like to call it, “the folks who keep our groundwater as clean as a Carolina beach at sunrise” – runs a tight ship when it comes to septic regulations. They’re more protective of the state’s ecosystems than a mama gator with her babies, making sure every system is installed just right. And they’re always reminding folks that maintaining your septic system is like caring for your grandmother’s cast iron skillet – regular attention keeps everything working smooth as butter!