Water Quality

Chlorine Burnout

The Chester Metropolitan District will be turning off the Ammonia in the water distribution system beginning Thursday, February 1, 2024, and will run straight chlorine disinfection for approximately one month. This process helps to keep the system disinfected and reduces the chances of bacteriological growth in water lines with lower flows. CMD personnel will...

2022 Water Quality Report

The Chester Metropolitan District’s newsletter, The Trickle, is in the process of being mailed to all customers. Customers should begin to receive copies before June 30th. This newsletter contains a report on the quality of water that you receive from Chester Metropolitan District. The EPA and SC DHEC have established strict standards for all...

Chlorine Burnout to End

The Chester Metropolitan District is concluding its annual Chlorine Burnout. Filter Plant personnel will return the system to Chloramines on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Customers should notice their water returning to normal within the next two to three weeks. During this time, customers may continue to experience a stronger chlorine smell, and/or taste in...

Chlorine Burnout

The Chester Metropolitan District will be turning off the Ammonia in the water distribution system beginning Friday, September 30, 2022, and will run straight chlorine disinfection for approximately one month. This process helps to keep the system disinfected and reduces the chances of bacteriological growth in water lines with lower flows. CMD personnel will...