October 12, 2022
MetroConnects has completed sewer maintenance along White Horse Road, from West Blue Ridge Drive to Piedmont Highway. Crews used CCTV to check and wash approximately 17,000 feet of pipes, rehabilitated 41 sewer inverts, and replaced 33 manhole rings and covers that were no longer level with the road’s surface. Forgoing loud and destructive jackhammers, crews
Read MoreOctober 6, 2022
In July 2022, MetroConnects (Metro) began serving more than 25,000 new customers and taking care of 500 more miles of sewer line. If you are new to Metro, you may be wondering who we are and why there have been some changes to your water bill. Who We Are Metro was established in 1969 by
Read MoreOctober 3, 2022
At MetroConnects, we hope our customers don’t spend a lot of time thinking about their plumbing. To keep plumbing from becoming a problem, though, it helps to know a bit about how it works. As a homeowner or renter, you probably keep a plunger handy in case of backups in toilets and drains, but
Read MoreSeptember 29, 2022
Water Wise Gardening Lawns and gardens can add beauty to a home, but without careful planning and maintenance, they also can contribute to water pollution and put extra strain on wastewater systems. When planning your garden, remember to check for pipes before you dig. Plant trees and other strong rooting plants at least 10 feet
Read MoreSeptember 27, 2022
Fall has officially arrived! And with milder weather on its way, it is time to start thinking about your next landscaping project. Fall is one of the best times of year in the Upstate to plant trees. Adding a tree to your property can be a win all around — trees increase curb appeal and
Read MoreSeptember 26, 2022
MetroConnects has completed sewer maintenance along Poinsett Highway, from Furman University to Rutherford Road. Crews performed maintenance, cleaned 17,868 feet of sewer main, and replaced or removed 38 manhole covers that were no longer level with the road’s surface. Forgoing loud and destructive jackhammers, crews used MetroConnects’ state-of-the-art “Mr. Manhole” technology to cut around the
Read MoreSeptember 22, 2022
Metropolitan Sewer Subdistrict, dba MetroConnects, will be performing sewer maintenance and making repairs to the sanitary sewer system located along White Horse Road. Work will begin Monday, September 26, 2022, at the intersection of West Blue Ridge Drive (S.C. Highway 253). Work will be completed evenings, Sunday through Wednesday, from 7 p.m. until 5 a.m.,
Read MoreSeptember 21, 2022
Continued from “What Can We Learn from Jackson? Mississippi’s Water Crisis is an Infrastructure Wake up Call: Part 1” Water infrastructure issues pose particularly threat to low-income and rural communities and communities of color. Consolidating services can help underserved utilities protect against water and wastewater emergencies, and lower long-term costs for consumers. Jackson is
Read MoreSeptember 20, 2022
Jackson’s water crisis reflects a $2.6 trillion national infrastructure emergency. South Carolina scores below the national average on water and wastewater infrastructure report card. Jackson Water Crisis an Infrastructure Wake-up Call Stories of the water crisis in Jackson, Miss., have dominated the news since late August this year. “Jackson Water System is Failing,” “Residents
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2022
The MetroConnects Board of Commissioners will meet at 2 p.m. Monday, September 19, 2022. View meeting agenda. The Policy Committee will meet at 1 p.m. View meeting agenda.
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