By Eric Sabolsice, Senior Vice President of Operations, Texas Water Utilities You’ve likely heard the term ‘winter averaging’ during a homeowners association meeting or seen it on a water utility bill. Knowing how winter averaging works can help you positively influence your wastewater rates and become empowered in your water […]
Read More...Prepare Your Home: Prevent Frozen Pipes as Cold Weather Approaches
As cold weather approaches, we are reminding customers to take steps now to prevent household water pipes from freezing. Sustained freezing temperatures can cause pipes to freeze or even burst, which is why it is critical to know how to prepare ahead of and during below-freezing periods. We want to […]
Read More...Spring Island, Callawassie Island, and Harbor Island Notice of Annual Water Main Flushing Program
We received the notice below from Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority announcing their annual water main flushing program from December 4-18. All of the water delivered to you is provided by BJWSA and we do not alter the water before distribution to you. Please follow the instructions outlined on the […]
Read More...Water Operators Honored
The annual Operator Awards celebrated and acknowledged South Carolina Water Utilities operators. Several who help run South Carolina Water Utilities and Blue Granite Water Company plants were commended for their outstanding service and recognized for their “high standards of excellence in the Hurricane Helene Effort.” The Best Plant Award was given […]
Read More...Walk for Life
South Carolina Water Utilities employees participated in this year’s Walk for Life, which benefits breast cancer research. This five-kilometer walk took place at Segra Park in Columbia on Saturday, October 12. Several employees walked on our behalf. As a group, we have participated and raised money for this important cause […]
Read More...Celebrating Customer Service
We focus on providing quality and efficient customer service every week of the year, but this week is Customer Service Week, across many industries. Our customer service representatives have the theme “above and beyond” this year as they renew their promise to work hard for their customers. The South […]
Read More...Stay Safe During Severe Weather!
Ni Florida encourages all customers to stay safe and informed during hurricanes and tropical storms. Furthermore, your safety and the continuity of our services are our top priorities. As we closely monitor the developments of Hurricane Milton, we want to reassure you that we are taking proactive steps to ensure […]
Read More...Midlands Employees Renovate a Home for Deserving Neighbor
South Carolina Water Utilities and Palmetto Utilities helped renovate a home for a West Columbia woman through Home Works of America. In an all-day project, they built a new exterior fence, repaired kitchen plumbing, replaced a faucet, installed a new exterior back door and window, worked on exterior siding, and […]
Read More...Recovery from Helene in the Midlands and Lowcountry
We have all been through so much over the last few days as we recover from Hurricane Helene. Our priority continues to be safety and reliability for our customers and employees. South Carolina Water Utilities continues to mobilize resources and supplies to support our statewide footprint. As you know, historic […]
Read More...Who Are We?
South Carolina Water Utilities is the state’s largest private, regulated water and wastewater utility company, with systems located across the state. The company has over 65,000 connections, 120 employees, and manages over $365 million in assets. Some of the brands include Kiawah Island Utility, Palmetto Utilities, Callawassie and Spring Island […]
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