Taste and odor issue
Update – January 5:
Our drinking water professionals are continuing to address the unpleasant taste and odor issue caused by historically high levels of MIB, a naturally occurring compound associated with algae, in our drinking water reservoirs. We are using our Advanced Oxidation System and fine-tuning traditional treatment methods to address the problem.
Our staff are drawing water samples directly from our water sources and sending that data to consultants to find the potential cause for the rise in MIB levels.
While we continue to investigate the cause of these elevated levels, we want to clearly reassure our customers: your drinking water remains safe and meets all regulatory standards and we are seeing improvement as treated water continues to move through the distribution system.
Water Extension Projects
Water Extension Projects
Spartanburg Water provides water distribution system design services free of charge based on a first come, first served basis. An uncomplicated subdivision or commercial layout can be completed within 45 to 60 days of receipt of the electronic plat from the developer or his representative. Should this period not be acceptable, the developer may retain the services of a South Carolina licensed professional engineer to design the project. Spartanburg Water provides review services and assists with the applicable SCDHEC Delegated Review Program permitting process.
Delegated Review
The resources listed below are provided to assist developers, engineers and contractors with requirements related to water main extensions in Spartanburg Water's service area. We require all projects to adhere to the standards and requirements outlined in Spartanburg Water's Technical Specifications for Water Distribution System Improvements, available below. Our Developers' Manual outlines our extension policies and requirements related to design, permitting, administration, construction, inspection, release of taps and service connections.
Resources and Procedures
- Technical Specifications for Water Distribution System Improvements
- Developers' Manual
- Developer Water Delegated Review Program Project Flowchart
- Developer Water Delegated Review Program Project Checklist
Useful Information on Regulatory Agency Websites
- SCDES Construction Permit Application for Water/Wastewater Facilities
- SCDES State Primary Drinking Water Regulation R. 61-58
Water Distribution Standard Construction Detail Drawings
The following details are provided to familiarize developers, contractors and engineers with Spartanburg Water typical design details or to assist in the preparation of plans. Any modifications to the details shown should be conveyed to the assigned Spartanburg Water Project Manager.
Related Standard Construction Details
| Autocad | PDF | Typical Trenching Detail |
| Autocad | PDF | Typical Permanent "Blow-off" Detail |
| Autocad | PDF | Concrete Thrust Block Detail |
| Autocad | PDF | Typical DIP Concrete Collar Detail |
| Autocad | PDF | Typical Valve Box Details |
| Autocad | PDF | Water Main Air Release Valve and Manhole |
| Autocad | PDF | Typical Hydrant Installation with Curb |
| Autocad | PDF | Typical Hydrant Installation without Curb |
| Autocad | PDF | Typical Hydrant Installation with Water Main in Pavement |
| Autocad | PDF | Carrier Pipe Installation in Casing |
| Autocad | PDF | Typical Concrete Dead-Man Detail 16" and Smaller |
| Autocad | PDF | General Notes |
The key to the success of water main extension projects is early communication. Contact us at the beginning of a project so we can assist you.
Contact Joel Watson at (864) 580-5681 or jwatson@spartanburgwater.org if you have questions.
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