Update for Our Customers
Earlier today, Spartanburg Water had a waterline break on Hwy. 221 that caused customers to experience a drop in water pressure, with a few customers experiencing service loss.
Repairs are currently under way. Some customers may see brown or cloudy water, due to the re-direction of water service through waterlines. While the water may appear discolored, there are no concerns with the water’s quality or safety.
Crews are currently working to return Hwy. 221 traffic to normal flow, and also working on flushing fire hydrants to assist with removing sedimentation concerns.
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
- SCDHEC Construction Permit Application for Water/Wastewater Facilities
- SCDHEC 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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