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 […]
Read More...Texas Water Utilities helps grant 12-year-old Amelya’s wish to visit New York City
On August 14, 2024, Texas Water Utilities and Make-A-Wish Gulf Coast and Louisiana celebrated 12-year-old Amelya with a New York City-themed send off party. A Spring, Texas local battling a blood disorder, Amelya has always had a dream of traveling the world, and her trip to New York City […]
Read More...South Carolina Water Utilities Hosts Statewide School Supply Drive
Local Utilities Supply More Than 125 Students with Backpacks and Supplies Columbia, SC — [September 5, 2024] — South Carolina Water Utilities, Inc. (SCWU) and its member companies, Blue Granite Water, Palmetto Utilities, and Kiawah Island Utilities, recently concluded a statewide school supply drive to help children across the […]
Read More...South Carolina Water Utilities Hosts City of Cayce Utilities Division
South Carolina Water Utilities gave City of Cayce wastewater operators a tour of its Woodlands Hills Lagoon Wastewater Treatment Plant in Columbia. This lagoon is around 10 acres in size and holds 15 million gallons of wastewater, where it receives biological treatment to ensure it meets strict cleanliness standards and […]
Read More...Understanding New Rates
We know this is a lot to understand and we want to provide you with the facts so you may be well-informed about the bill you receive each month. Below are other resources you may need at this time. Occasionally, we need to adjust rates to recover increased operational costs […]
Read More...Texas Water Utilities grants ten-year-old’s Disney-themed wish
On April 25, 2024, Texas Water Utilities and Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas celebrated ten-year-old Cooper with a Disney-themed welcome back party. A Leander local battling cystic fibrosis, Cooper has to do breathing treatments multiple times a day. However, when Cooper and his parents were at the “Give Kids The […]
Read More...Customers Reminded to Guard Themselves Against Utility Worker Imposters and Scams
French Settlement is urging customers to guard themselves against utility imposters and scams. Utilities have seen an increase in customers reporting scams. Pretending to be a trusted utility worker is a trick some criminals use to gain access to homes, obtain payments or steal personal information. Customers should keep in […]
Read More...To understand hard water in Texas, go straight to the source
By: Carly Peach, hydrogeologist, Texas Water Utilities Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22, reminds us of the importance of preserving our planet for future generations. A vital element to sustaining life is water, which covers 71 percent of the Earth. Across the United States, water sources vary widely, ranging […]
Read More...Texas Water Utilities invested $80 million in water and wastewater systems in 2023
SUGAR LAND, Texas– Texas Water Utilities, which provides water and wastewater services to more than 138,000 Texans, directly invested more than $80 million in 2023 to keep water safe and flowing in the state. The investment includes infrastructure reinforcements, repairs, replacements, weather emergency preparations and improved system monitoring and communications services […]
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