The Dorchester County Water and Sewer Department announced on April 2 that customers near I-95 and Highway 178 are no longer required to boil their water before drinking or cooking. The department said the repeal follows an intense flushing of the water distribution system and laboratory analysis of bacteriological samples, which confirmed the safety of the water supply.
This update is important for residents who rely on clean and safe drinking water. The advisory had been in place as a precautionary measure, but testing now shows that normal use can resume.
“Following an intense flushing of the water distribution system, bacteriological samples were collected by the Department and analyzed by our laboratory. The results of this sampling indicate that the water system is now safe to use for drinking and cooking purposes,” according to a statement from the Dorchester County Water and Sewer Department.
Dorchester County supports community welfare through various initiatives addressing issues such as homelessness, mental health, mosquito control, and public safety according to the official website. In addition to managing essential services like water supply, Dorchester County also promotes financial transparency by publishing employee salary data and financial reports while advancing infrastructure projects funded by federal programs according to its official website.
The county manages several facilities including Ashley River Park, Pine Trace Park, senior centers, libraries, and a career and technology center according to its official website. Dorchester County employs more than 1,000 full-time staff members who help provide these services according to its official website.
For any questions regarding this repeal of the boil water advisory or related concerns about local services provided in South Carolina through council-based government efforts focusing on education, health care, recreation or sustainable development partnerships supporting residents’ welfare initiatives according to its official website, customers are encouraged to contact Customer Service at (843) 832-0075 or (843) 563-0075.
