Berkeley County Water & Sanitation Ranked Among Top 10 Utility Systems in S.C.

BCWS refinances revenue bonds, saves nearly $1.3 million BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – (Tuesday, November 26, 2019) — Berkeley County Water & Sanitation (BCWS) is now ranked among the top 10 utility systems in South Carolina. The rating comes from the globally-known credit agency Standard & Poor’s. BCWS recently received a rating upgrade of AA+, which …

Extra Measures Taken to Resolve Issues with Trash Collection

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.– (Thursday, July 9, 2020) – Berkeley County is working diligently with Carolina Waste to resolve issues with garbage collection for Berkeley County citizens in the franchise area (see map below). Carolina Waste started trash collection in Berkeley County on July 1, 2020. They began dropping off the Carolina Waste bins to residents …

Water Pressure Changes in Cane Bay, Citizens Encouraged to Conserve Water

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Friday, May 28, 2021) – Berkeley County has recently been experiencing water pressure changes in the Cane Bay area due to limited rainfall this season and increased lawn watering among citizens as temperatures rise. Historically, the County has used approximately eight million gallons of water per day. Recently, that count has …

Garbage Collection Company to Change July 1

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.– (Friday, May 29, 2020) – Berkeley County’s garbage collection service provider will change to Carolina Waste on July 1, 2020. At that time, the contract with Republic Services, the County’s previous trash collection contractor, will end. Carolina Waste will start placing bins at the homes of residents in the franchise area on …