General Info

The Department of Health and Environmental Control, also known as DHEC, is operated by the government of the State of South Carolina. The department maintains offices in Charleston County in South Carolina. It works for the promotion and protection of the good health of the public. The department also works to improve the quality of the environment. The Department of Health and Environmental Control is responsible for the enforcement of the federal and state environmental laws and regulations. It issues septic tank permits and licenses and protects coastal resources. The Department of Health and Environmental Control maintains birth and death records.