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 …
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MONCKS CORNER, S.C.– (Wednesday, June 10, 2020) – Beginning July 1, 2020, Berkeley County residents in the franchise area (see map below) will have trash collection provided by Carolina Waste. Throughout the month of June, those residents will receive new trash bins from Carolina Waste. If residents have questions about the upcoming service change, they’re …
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 …
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MONCKS CORNER, S.C.– (Monday, August 10, 2020) – Starting today, Monday, August 10, a NEW schedule goes into effect for four of the Berkeley County Convenience Centers. Prior to the schedule change, all Convenience Centers closed on Wednesdays and Sundays. With the new schedule, four sites will be CLOSED on Thursdays and Sundays while five …
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The boil water advisory has been lifted for Jamestown. The water samples came back clear and the water is safe. There was a water main break between the Savannah Creek water tower and the Town of Jamestown on Wednesday night, August 19. County crews repaired the break and replaced damaged pipes. Approximately 150 customers were …
Dear Property Owner in the Forest Lawn Subdivision, Berkeley County will be collecting information and data at various locations for the purpose of making improvements to the stormwater drainage system. Crews will be in the field April 2021 through December 2021 (weather permitting) to gather data. STV Incorporated and Cornerstone Consultants Inc. personnel are part …
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 …
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MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Tuesday, June 15, 2021) – Keep Berkeley Beautiful will hold a ribbon-cutting event for its inaugural Beautiful Berkeley Gateways Project on Tuesday, June 22 at 9 a.m. The public is invited to attend and join the celebration at the northern side of the intersection of Old Whitesville Road and Highway 17A. …
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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 …
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