Multiple Southeast Utilities’ wastewater treatment plants earn recognition for exceptional operations by the Alabama Water Pollution Control Association (AWPCA) and Alabama’s Water Environment Association (AWEA). At the AWPCA’s annual ceremony the Shelby Ridge facility was awarded the “Best Operated Wastewater Plant” for 2020. In addition to the big win, the […]
Read More...Simple tips to conserve water during Texas summers
By Todd Danielson, VP of Engineering, Texas Water Utilities, SouthWest Water Company Summertime calls for frequent and substantial uses of water to keep ourselves, our food and our lawns healthy. According to the Texas Water Development Board, the largest use of water is for irrigation, making up 59% of the […]
Read More...$50,000 Donation to Community to Assist With Monthly Bills
South Carolina Water Utilities, the parent company of Palmetto Utilities, donated $50,000 to Wateree Community Action to help pay qualifying customers’ monthly bills. “COVID has made people’s daily lives even more challenging. We understand the unexpected can happen, and we want to help support our customers who need it most,” […]
Read More...What Texans learned from severe weather…and preparing for hurricane season
By Jeffrey L. McIntyre, President of Texas Water Utilities, SouthWest Water Company The 2021 hurricane season has officially begun, and experts predict another above-normal season in the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico. As we prepare for significant inland rainfall caused by these storms, we must remember valuable lessons learned […]
Read More...Preparing for a water emergency during a hurricane
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, there is a 60% chance of an “above-normal” hurricane season in the Atlantic this year. Hurricanes that start near the Caribbean and Mexico can inevitably make their way to the Gulf of Mexico, hitting the Texas coast. When living near the Gulf […]
Read More...Water utilities offer safe, stable jobs for women
Katie Zheng, planning manager for SouthWest Water Company, Texas Utilities. In 2015, the United Nations General Assembly declared February 11 as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, in an effort to achieve equal access to science for women and girls. Overall, women are underrepresented in STEM-related fields, […]
Read More...CEO & President Rob Maclean Appointed as Board Chair of National Association of Water Companies
SUGAR LAND, TX – SouthWest Water Company CEO & President Rob MacLean is appointed as National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) Board Chair. NAWC represents regulated water and wastewater companies that are stewards of public health and provide 73 million Americans with safe and reliable water service every day. MacLean’s […]
Read More...Monarch Utilities: Understanding New Rates
To understand the Monarch Utilities recent rate review, we want you to have all the related information in one place. This article will explain the rate review, what goes into setting rates, and the resources available to you. It is important to us that you have what you need to […]
Read More...SWWC Earns a 5-Star Rating for the Fifth Year in a Row!
GRESB is a globally-recognized, independent rating service that measures the long-term sustainability of infrastructure companies through an assessment of the company’s environmental, social and governance principles. GRESB Infrastructure provides systematic assessment, objective scoring, and peer benchmarking for ESG performance of infrastructure companies and funds. SouthWest Water and its subsidiaries received high marks […]
Read More...SouthWest Water Company Announces Acquisition of Ni Pacolet Milliken’s Utilities
Elgin, SC September 14, 2020 – SouthWest Water Company (SouthWest Water) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, South Carolina Utility Systems, Inc. has acquired the South Carolina wastewater utility operations of Ni Pacolet Milliken Utilities (Ni) from Pacolet Milliken, LLC. Ni owns regulated wastewater and water utility companies serving customers […]
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