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Mission Statement

The Public Works Department provides Charleston County's residents, commerce and visitors efficient, effective, responsive, and responsible County road and drainage infrastructure management and maintenance, engineering, stormwater, and mosquito control services through its integrated service delivery programs.

Education

The Department is composed of a team of highly trained, well educated, and experienced individuals. Our spectrum of employees ranges from engineers and scientists to trained and experienced field technicians. It is our continued goal to not only provide service, but to use our expertise to educate and inform the citizens we serve.

Serving The Community

The staff of Charleston County Public Works is dedicated to providing quality service to our community. We are determined to make Charleston County a better place to live through our work. Along with the services provided, we strive to connect with the citizens we serve through community programs and outreach. Here are just some examples of the quality of our work and the programs we provide.

Public Works Electronic Encroachment Permit Process

  • To submit an encroachment permit electronically, please complete the online form and upload a complete set of site plans.

Online Encroachment Permit Application

  • You can also print a hard copy of the encroachment permit and mail it with a complete set of site plans to:
    • Attn: PW Engineering
      4045 Bridge View Drive, B309
      North Charleston, SC 29405

Printable Encroachment Permit Application

  • Once we receive the permit request, a Public Works representative will contact you within 72 hours. At this time, the representative will coordinate the collection of a $35.00 application fee and discuss the next steps of the permitting process.


Contact

Public Works

Map/Directions4045 Bridge View Drive, Suite A301
North Charleston, SC 29405

Public Works Phone: (843)202-7600
Mosquito Control Phone: (843)202-7880
Stormwater Phone: (843)202-7639
Transportation Phone: (843)202-6137

Email: pwcustomerservice@charlestoncounty.org

Text "Hello" to (843) 800-4121

(848) 202-6137

Office Hours:
Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5pm

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Stormwater

The Stormwater Division aims to promote and protect the quality of life in Charleston County by delivering services of value to the community and making sure all waters are fishable and swimmable.

More Info on Stormwater

County Non-Standard Roads

County non-standard roads are a class of roads formerly known as community roads, which are being brought into the County Maintenance System as approved by County Council.

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If you would like to request assistance or report any problems, please click the link below.

Report a Road or Drainage Problem

Mosquito Control

Charleston County's Mosquito Control Program is committed to protecting the health of the citizens of Charleston County from mosquito borne illness.

More Info on Mosquito Control

Mosquito Control Request Form

Ground & Aerial Spray Schedules

Completed Projects

Click the link below to view some photos of past projects completed by the Public Works Department.

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