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Prevent Frozen Pipes
With the cold temperatures predicted to hit our area, we would like to share some tips to prevent frozen pipes.Insulate exposed pipes and enclose crawl spaces. Disconnect and drain garden hoses. Leave a pencil-lead-thin stream of water flowing from faucets.10 gallons of water costs less than 10 cents, but repairing a leak or the damage could cost thousands.Locate your water shut off valve incase you have a water line break. If you have frozen pipes You can try these steps.Turn on the faucet. As you heat the frozen pipe, the ice plug begins to melt and you want the water to be able to flow through. Running water through the pipe, even cold water, will help melt the ice...
Read MoreDisinfectant Change to Chlorine
On October 31, 2022 LCWSC will be changing our disinfectant from chloramine (chlorine combined with ammonia) to free chlorine to maintain a more persistent disinfectant residual. During this change, you may temporarily notice a slight difference in the taste and smell of your drinking water, which some report as a “swimming pool” smell. To help minimize this, you can run the cold water tap for two minutes. Run it for five to 10 minutes when water is not used for several hours. LCWSC will be conducting this change for routine distribution water quality maintenance. This process is expected to occur on an annual basis, however this year we anticipate being on free...
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission proposes to file an application for a loan/grant with Rural Utilities, a division of Rural Development, and will hold a public meeting on October 27, 2022, at its office located at 3850 Highway 221 South, Laurens, SC 29360 at 5:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to give an opportunity to become acquainted with a proposed Rural Utilities project, consisting generally of 29,500 linear feet of 16-inch waterline running along Raider Road, Whelon Road, Welcome Church Road, Metric Road and Highway 14. The project also includes 1-million-gallon elevated water tank and associated appurtenances including site work, access drive and...
Read MoreHydrant Flushing, Click for Current Locations
LCWSC will be flushing water mains along Hwy 252 from Hwy 76 W to Ft Lindley Rd on Tuesday, October 11, 12 and 13, 2022, between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM. You may experience discolored water and/or lower water pressure. Affected roads include: Hwy 252, Dixon Rd, Fridy Rd, Prince Rd, Kingwood Est, Mill Ham Dr, Southview Dr, Cain Rd, Westwood Dr, Cedar Valley Rd, Starnes Rd, Steve Thompson Rd, Ft Lindley Rd. We will be actively flushing the area highlighted in purple. You may notice a chlorine smell or taste, but this is normal. Please check the clarity of your water before washing laundry especially when washing white clothes. Should you have any questions,...
Read MoreDisinfectant Change
During the week of July 25, 2022, Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission (LCWSC) will begin the process of changing the disinfectant used for water treatment from free chlorine to chloramine. Chloramine is chlorine combined with small amounts of ammonia. The benefits of changing to chloramine is that it stays active in the water (providing disinfection) longer than chlorine and it minimizes the taste and odor of chlorine in water. Most individuals find that water treated with chloramine taste better than water treated with only free chlorine. During the change, you may temporarily notice a slight difference in the taste or smell of your drinking water. Should this...
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