Public Service Announcement

2017 Fire Flow Testing

NOTICE TO CMD (WATER) CUSTOMERS The Chester Metropolitan District is scheduled to begin flow testing all fire hydrants on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 as a part of our maintenance program. Residents may experience minor discoloration to their water while flow testing is being conducted. The CMD urges its customers to check their water quality...

High Bills & Unusual Billing Dates

HIGH WATER BILLS? The Chester Meter Replacement Project is currently underway. Crews from Ferguson Waterworks are working to replace all water meters in Chester Metropolitan District’s system with new radio-read meters. Because many of the meters being replaced are older and may be under-registering water use, customers may receive a higher bill than expected...

UPDATE: CMD Water is Safe

As of 4:00 PM on Thursday, July 20, 2017, raw water samples taken at Chester Metropolitan District’s Water Filtration Plant indicate that bacteria levels in the Catawba River near Fort Lawn are within normal range. CMD’s drinking water quality remains unaffected.

UPDATE: CMD Water Still Safe

As of 4:00 PM on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, raw water samples taken at Chester Metropolitan District’s Water Filtration Plant indicate that bacteria levels in the Catawba River near Fort Lawn are within normal range. CMD’s drinking water quality remains unaffected.

CMD Water IS Safe To Drink

On Friday afternoon, July 14th, Charlotte Water contacted Chester Metropolitan District and many downstream water utilities to report that a 21-inch sewer line had separated and approximately 200,000 gallons of sewage spilled into Kings Branch. Kings Branch is a tributary to Big Sugar Creek, which flows into the Catawba River downstream of the Lake...

CMD to Halt Reminder Notices

In an effort to streamline our billing system and cut wasteful spending, the Chester Metropolitan District has made the decision to discontinue payment Reminder Notices. We understand that this is a convenience to our customers, and one that many rely on to ensure their bills are paid. Because our customers have come to rely...

Magnolia Street Line Replacement

In an ongoing effort to provide quality service to the residents of Chester County, the Chester Metropolitan District has embarked on a new water line replacement project in the Great Falls area. Due to a series of water main breaks which have resulted in numerous service outages for the residents on Magnolia Street, CMD...

Notice of Pressure Reduction — York Road Tank Area

NOTICE OF PRESSURE REDUCTION York Road Tank Area The Chester Metropolitan District will be experiencing lower than normal water line pressure during the week of March 21-23, 2017. Lower pressures will result from the York Road water tank being offline for routine cleaning and maintenance.  Water service will not be interrupted as a result of...

Notice of Fire Hydrant Testing

  Chester Metropolitan District will be performing fire hydrant testing January 25, 2017 through January 31, 2017. All testing is done by District personnel. The goal of this testing is to assure a reliable water distribution system, aid in planning future projects for our Capital Improvements Program, and provide data on how the system...