Employees of South Carolina Water Utilities helped a handicapped Columbia man who was in desperate need of home repairs, through Home Works of America, over two days. Located in the north section of Columbia, these volunteers built a critical wheelchair ramp, repaired fascia boards, built a new door to the […]
Read More...South Carolina Water Utilities and Blue Granite Honor Wastewater Operators
South Carolina wastewater operators were recently honored over a lunch in January. This quarterly recognition of operators who go above and beyond also served as a reminder that South Carolina Water Utilities and Blue Granite strive to be the best utility in the country. Awards were given based on […]
Read More...2024 Was a Year of Service
South Carolina Water Utilities, along with its “extended family” of Blue Granite Water Company, Kiawah Island Utility, and others, were pleased to volunteer almost 700 hours in 2024. Employees are encouraged to give back to their communities and the customers we serve. All personnel, from Anderson to Beaufort, water operators […]
Read More...Wishing you a Safe and Happy New Year
As we celebrate the start of a new year, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude. We are thankful for another year of delivering safe, reliable water and wastewater services to our local communities. These essential services are the foundation of daily life. Know that our team […]
Read More...Go Paperless!
Switching to paperless billing is simple and convenient. If You Already Have an Online Portal Account: Log in at https://myaccount.swwc.com/. Click on Settings. Select Paperless Billing. Turn on paperless billing! If You Don’t Have an Online Portal Account: Sign up today at https://myaccount.swwc.com/Register. Log in to your new account. Follow […]
Read More...South Carolina Water Utilities Investing More than $14 Million in Local Infrastructure
South Carolina Water Utilities is making critical investments to upgrade your local water and wastewater systems to benefit customers. Last year, South Carolina Water Utilities invested about $5.6 million into its local systems for capital improvements. This year, approximately $9 million of investment is being made to continue to provide safe and […]
Read More...Families Helping Families
The Midlands corporate and customer service offices helped a local family through Families Helping Families with their Christmas needs. The family was “adopted” by South Carolina Water Utilities and the requested gifts were purchased, along with Walmart gift cards. Pictured are employees wrapping the gifts prior to delivery.
Read More...Spreading Holiday Cheer: South Carolina Water Utilities Teams Up for Toys for Tots
Our Lowcountry offices recently collected toys for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. Director of Operations Becky Dennis and Quality Assurance Technician Ed McCray delivered two sport utility vehicles full of toys. As Becky said, “What a joy it was to share such an outpouring of generosity.” Two local establishments […]
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...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 […]
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