News – Dorchester County Water Authority

USPS Policy changes impacting bill and payment delivery timelines.

Effective October 1, 2021, the United States Postal Service (USPS) will extend its delivery standards for some First-Class mail for up to 2 additional days. Please note that this may delay your receipt of mail from us and our receipt of mail from you (including mailed payments). When mailing items to us via USPS, please …

October 1, 2021

Consumer Confidence Reports 2021

Please visit the CCR page to view current and past CCR reports for our water system! View the CCR Reports page Open the 2020 Consumer Confidence Report now!

July 2, 2021

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Summer Newsletter 2020

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June 9, 2020

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Update: Covid-19 (Novel Coronavirus)

Dorchester County Water Authority encourages customers to make payments online or via phone when possible. To view more information about payment options, Click Here. We are following the recommended protocol from Governor McMaster, DHEC, and the CDC to reduce the spread of the COVID – 19 Virus as much as possible. We will gladly do as much …

March 17, 2020

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Winter Newsletter 2019

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December 6, 2019

Newsletter 18th Issue JUNE 2019

Follow The link below to download our Summer Newsletter. DCWA Newsletter Summer Edition

May 24, 2019

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NOTICE OF RATE INCREASE

Dear Dorchester County Water Authority Customer, This letter is to inform you of new rates for water that will go into effect on September 1, 2018. The base rate for residential customers will be $22.00 per month. The commercial customers will see an increase in monthly base rates that will start at $59 for a …

August 22, 2018

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Water usage related facts and statistics

Did you know? Water is used in a number of ways that you would never expect. From automobile tires to hamburgers, water is essential in the production of many everyday items. Here are just a few examples, as well as some other water-related trivia. How much water does it take to process a quarter pound …

August 8, 2018

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2018/2019 Board Meeting Schedule – Updated 9/11/18

Board Meeting Schedule Our board meets the second Monday of every month at 5:30 pm. (Unless scheduling conflict occurs) Feel free to contact us to verify time and date. September 11th, 2018 rescheduled due to storm and conference October 8th, 2018November 13th, 2018 December 10th, 2018January 17th, 2019February 11th, 2019March 11th, 2019April 8th, 2019May

August 1, 2018

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Santee Cooper Regional Water Addresses Non-toxic Compound Affecting Taste and Smell of Water

Dorchester County Water Authority uses a blend of water from our DHEC certified wells and surface water provided by Summerville CPW. Recently, we have had reports of water having an earthy smell, and taste. This has been caused by the use of Summerville CPW water provided to them by Santee Cooper Regional Water in our …

February 8, 2018