Tag: Berkeley County Water and Sanitation

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Berkeley County Officials Looking for Solutions to Control Foul Smell at Landfill

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–Berkeley County Water and Sanitation officials say they are working closely with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) to find a solution to the odor coming from the Berkeley County landfill located on Highway 52. Berkeley County received more than 11 inches of rain in December 2018, and several more inches into January 2019. […]

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Berkeley County Increases Water Rate, Some Landfill Fees & Water Impact Fees

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County Water and Sanitation (BCWS) customers will see a 10% water rate increase on their upcoming November statement. With the increase, the average customer using 7,000 gallons of water will see an increase of $2.94 on their monthly bill. Sewer rates and late fees will not be changed. Berkeley County landfill will increase some disposal fees. The following […]

Business

Berkeley County Water Rate Increase Effective August 15th

  BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County Water and Sanitation (BCWS) customers will see a 15% water rate increase starting August 15, 2017. With the increase, the average customer using 3,000 gallons will see an increase of $1.62 on their monthly bill. This is the first water rate increase BCWS customers have seen since 2008. Sewer rates will not be impacted. BCWS […]

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Berkeley County Officials Consider Recycling Contract Changes

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County’s Human Resources and Purchasing Committee voted Monday night to recommend that County Council approve contractual changes to the county’s convenience center recycling contract, when Council meets again on July 25th. Currently, Berkeley County Water and Sanitation has 9 manned and 13 unmanned convenience center and drop-off locations across Berkeley County, offering recycling opportunities for paper, cardboard, plastic, […]

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Berkeley County to Celebrate Earth Day

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County Water and Sanitation will host an Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 23rd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be vendors, games and more at the Water and Sanitation building, located at 212 Oakley Plantation Drive in Moncks Corner. Earth Day is an annual event, generally celebrated on April 22nd, on which day events worldwide […]