Service Interruption: York Street

Distribution Crews are working to repair a main break on York Street in Chester. Customers on the following streets may experience loss of pressure or interruption of service: York StreetSwift StreetBabcock StreetGreg Street We will update as information becomes...

Boil Water Notice / Advisory

UPDATE: All notices and advisories have been lifted. Water Quality test results indicate no contamination in the area. Following valve repairs in the Unique Street / Lucius Davis Drive area, the following Boil Water Notices and Advisories are in effect until further...

Notice of Public Hearing

The Chester Metropolitan District will hold a public hearing at the Chester Metropolitan District Office, located at 155 Wylie Street in Chester, South Carolina. The hearing will be held at 3 P.M. on November 8, 2021, for the purpose of receiving public comment on the...

2020 Water Quality Report

The Chester Metropolitan District’s newsletter, The Trickle, has been mailed to all customers. Customers should receive copies over the next several days. This newsletter contains a report on the quality of water that you receive from Chester Metropolitan District....

Service Interruption: Mill Street (Chester)

UPDATE: Service has been restored. Thank you for your patience! On Friday, June 11, 2021, a large water main on Mill Street in Chester was repaired. This process left residents on Mill Street, Hayes Street, and the adjacent portion of Center Street without water...

Meter Change Information

Chester Metropolitan District is upgrading the metering software and billing processes to provide more accurate usage data to its customers. Currently our meters only transmit data in 1,000-gallon increments. Once the software upgrade is complete, the residential...

CMD Lobby Closure

Due to the increase in positive Covid-19 cases, CMD has chosen to close the lobby and drive-through to customers beginning at 5:00 today until January 19, 2021. All nonpayment fees and cutoffs will be halted during this closure and may resume on or after January 19th....

Election Day Office Closure

The Chester Metropolitan District will close promptly at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Please be aware that our drive-through will not remain open past 12:00 PM. Only the customer at the window will be allowed to complete their transaction, and customers...

Notice of Meeting — 09/08/2020

 NOTICE OF MEETING Chester Metropolitan District Regular Commission MeetingTuesday, September 8, 20206:00 PM By Teleconference OnlyCall-In Number: (408) 418-9388Meeting Number: 132 295 8668Password: 47728562 PROPOSED AGENDA I. Call Meeting to Order II. Approval of...

Notice of Meeting — 08/11/2020

 NOTICE OF MEETING Chester Metropolitan District Regular Commission MeetingTuesday, August 11, 20206:00 PM By Teleconference Only1 (408) 418-9388Meeting Access Code: 132 977 1997Meeting Password: 58752729 PROPOSED AGENDA I. Call Meeting to Order II. Approval of Last...

Notice of Meeting — 07/14/2020

 NOTICE OF MEETING Chester Metropolitan District Regular Commission MeetingTuesday, July 14, 20206:00 PM By Teleconference Only1 (408) 418-9388Meeting Access Code: 132 179 0655Meeting Password: 66673245 PROPOSED AGENDA I. Call Meeting to Order II. Approval of Last...

2019 Water Quality Report

Chester Metropolitan District’s Water Quality Report is now available. The EPA and SC DHEC have established strict standards for all drinking water, designed to protect consumers from bacteria and water-borne illnesses. We at Chester Metropolitan are pleased to...

Notice of Meeting — 06/09/2020

 NOTICE OF MEETING Chester Metropolitan District Regular Commission MeetingTuesday, June 9, 20206:30 PM BY TELECONFERENCE ONLY Call-In Number: 1-408-438-9188Meeting Access Code: 132 491 4918Password: 86632998 PROPOSED AGENDA I. Call Meeting to Order II. Approval of...

COVID-19 Update

Governor McMaster has extended the State of Emergency for the State of South Carolina until May 27, 2020. Because of this and the uncertainty of the COVID-19 virus, the Chester Metropolitan District lobby will remain closed until June 30, 2020. Our drive-thru will...

Notice of Meeting — 05/12/2020

 NOTICE OF MEETING Chester Metropolitan District Regular Commission MeetingTuesday, May 12, 20206:30 PM BY TELECONFERENCE ONLY Call-In Number: 1-408-438-9188Meeting Access Code: 790 021 292Password: 32828446 PROPOSED AGENDA I. Call Meeting to Order II. Approval of...

Notice of Meeting — 04/14/2020

 NOTICE OF MEETING Chester Metropolitan District Regular Commission MeetingTuesday, April 14, 20206:00 PM BY TELECONFERENCE ONLYDial-in Number: (409) 418-9388Access Code: 792-257-598Password: 67368447 PLEASE NOTE: THOUGH THIS CALL IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, PUBLIC...

CMD Cutoff Suspension Extended

In the interest of public safety, Chester Metropolitan District is extending the suspension of all nonpayment fees and the disconnection of water service for nonpayment. CMD plans to resume its regular schedule by applying nonpayment fees at 5:00 PM on Friday, May 15,...

Notice of Meeting — 03/26/2020

 NOTICE OF MEETING Chester Metropolitan District Regular Commission MeetingThursday, March 26, 20206:30 PM BY TELECONFERENCE ONLY Call-In Number: (803) 377-8331 Participant Code: 097804 PLEASE NOTE: THOUGH THIS CALL IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC...

CMD Lobby Closure

Due to school closures and staffing restrictions announced by Governor McMaster, the Chester Metropolitan District lobby will be closed until further notice. Our drive-thru will remain open for customers who wish to make cash payments and our other payment options...

CMD Cutoff Suspension

In the interest of public safety, Chester Metropolitan District is suspending disconnection of water service for nonpayment effective immediately. CMD will resume its regular schedule by applying nonpayment fees at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 and disconnects on...

Notice of Meeting — 03/10/2020

 NOTICE OF MEETING Chester Metropolitan District Regular Commission MeetingTuesday, March 10, 20206:00 PM CMD Water Filtration Plant6144 Lancaster HighwayFort Lawn, South Carolina Public Comment is limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. PROPOSED AGENDA I. Call...

Notice of Meeting — 02/11/2020

 NOTICE OF MEETING Chester Metropolitan District Regular Commission MeetingTuesday, February 11, 20206:00 PM CMD Office155 Wylie StreetChester, South Carolina Public Comment is limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. PROPOSED AGENDA I. Call Meeting to Order II....

Notice of Meeting: 01/14/20

NOTICE OF MEETING Chester Metropolitan District Regular Commission MeetingTuesday, January 14, 20206:00 PM CMD Office155 Wylie StreetChester, South Carolina Public Comment is limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. PROPOSED AGENDA I. Call Meeting to Order II....

CMD Lifts All Water Restrictions

Chester Metropolitan District (CMD) has completed its second round of system-wide bacteriological sampling.  All samples have indicated no presence of bacteria in the drinking water and are considered “passing”.  CMD has lifted the “Boil Water Notice” and...

Repair Work Continuation

Chester Metropolitan District (CMD) will continue repair operations on the 30” water main in the town of Fort Lawn on Friday.  Currently, work has stopped and CMD is waiting on the delivery of a heavy-duty tapping saddle from a manufacturer in Texas which is expected...

CMD To Make Additional Repairs in Fort Lawn

The Chester Metropolitan District wishes to inform its customers that additional repairs are necessary on the 30″ water main in the Fort Lawn area.Maintenance crews are scheduled to begin the additional repair work the afternoon of Wednesday, November 13, 2019...

Line Break Notice

A 30-inch water main in Fort Lawn, South Carolina just east of US 21 has ruptured. Chester Metropolitan District is asking all residential, commercial, and industrial customers to conserve water while this water main is being repaired. We have all of our resources...

Notice of Commission Meeting — 10/08/19

NOTICE OF MEETING Chester Metropolitan District Regular Commission MeetingTuesday, October 8, 20196:00 PM CMD Office155 Wylie StreetChester, South Carolina Public Comment is limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. Only members of the public who have signed up in...

Annual Fire Flow Testing

The Chester Metropolitan District will be conducting Fire Flow Testing beginning Tuesday, September 24, 2019.  This procedure will last approximately 4-6 weeks. During this testing period, crews will be opening and flowing fire hydrants across the County. ...

Notice of Commission Meeting — 09/11/19

NOTICE OF MEETING Chester Metropolitan District Regular Commission MeetingWednesday, September 11, 20196:00 PM Richburg Fire Department224 N. Main StreetRichburg, South Carolina Public Comment is limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. Only members of the public who...

SCAM ALERT!

It has been brought to our attention that customers may be receiving telephone calls regarding “problems” with water and sewer service. The calls are coming from out of town telephone numbers and the caller may suggest that CMD is moving to another state....

CMD Notice of Meeting — 06/13/19

NOTICE OF MEETING Chester Metropolitan District Regular Commission MeetingThursday, June 13, 20195:30 PM Richburg Fire Department224 N. Main StreetRichburg, South Carolina Please note: This agenda is subject to change 24 hours before the scheduled meeting date and...

CMD Notice of Special Call Meeting — 05/30/19

Write caption… NOTICE OF MEETING Chester Metropolitan District Special Call Commission Meeting Thursday, May 30, 201910:00 AM CMD Office155 Wylie StreetChester, SC 29706 PROPOSED AGENDA I. Call Meeting to OrderII. Approval of FY 2019-2020 Budget for Public...

CMD Finance Committee Meeting – 05/14/19

NOTICE OF MEETING Chester Metropolitan District Finance Committee Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 201910:00 AM CMD Office155 Wylie StreetChester, South Carolina Please note: This agenda is subject to change 24 hours before the scheduled meeting date and time. This is a...

CMD Finance Committee Meeting — 05/07/19

NOTICE OF MEETING Chester Metropolitan District Finance Committee Meeting Tuesday, May 7, 201910:00 AM CMD Office155 Wylie StreetChester, South Carolina Please note: This agenda is subject to change 24 hours before the scheduled meeting date and time. This is a...

CMD Notice of Meeting — 05/08/19

  NOTICE OF MEETING Chester Metropolitan District Regular Commission Meeting Wednesday, May 8, 20196:00 PM Richburg Fire Department224 N. Main StreetRichburg, South Carolina Please note: This agenda is subject to change 24 hours before the scheduled meeting date and...

CMD Office Closure

The CMD Office will be closed on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM for Administrative Professionals’ Day. We will reopen at 1:30 PM.

CMD Payment Systems Online

All CMD payment systems are back online. We sincerely thank all of our customers for their patience and understanding during this stressful time. Please note: Customers in Cycles 4 and 9 (Due Date of March 26, 2019) will not be assessed a non-payment fee at 5:00 PM...

CMD Notice of Meeting — 04/10/19

NOTICE OF MEETING Chester Metropolitan District Regular Commission Meeting Wednesday, April 10, 20196:30 PM Great Falls Town Hall810 Dearborn StreetGreat Falls, South Carolina Please note: This agenda is subject to change 24 hours before the scheduled meeting date and...

Expanded Payment Options

Chester Metropolitan District is expanding its customer payment options. In addition to automatic bank draft and online e-check payments, CMD will also offer online payments by debit/credit card and IVR (pay-by-phone) service. Here’s what you need to know: E-check...

CMD Notice of Meeting — 03/13/19

NOTICE OF MEETING Chester Metropolitan District Regular Commission Meeting Wednesday, February 13, 20196:00 PM CMD Water Filtration Plant6144 Lancaster Hwy,Fort Lawn, South Carolina Please note: This agenda is subject to change 24 hours before the scheduled meeting...

Annual Chlorine Burnout End

The Chester Metropolitan District is concluding its annual Chlorine Burnout. Filter Plant personnel returned the system to Chloramines on Friday, March 1, 2019. Customers should notice their water returning to normal within the next two to three weeks. During this...

CMD Office Closure

The CMD Office will be closed until 1:00 PM on Thursday, February 28, 2018 for mandatory staff training. Payments may still be made in the night deposit (no cash, please) or on our website. If you need immediate assistance during the office closure, please call our...

CMD Notice of Meeting – 02/13/19

NOTICE OF MEETING Chester Metropolitan District Regular Commission Meeting Wednesday, February 13, 2019 6:00 PM Wagon Wheel Restaurant 5724 Lancaster Hwy, Fort Lawn, South Carolina Please note: This agenda is subject to change 24 hours before the scheduled meeting...

Annual Chlorine Burnout Notice

The Chester Metropolitan District will be turning off the Ammonia in the system beginning Thursday, February 1, 2019 and will run straight chlorine disinfection for approximately one month. This process helps to keep the system disinfected and reduce the chances of...

CMD Office Renovations

To better serve our customers, the Chester Metropolitan District is upgrading its facilities. This process is expected to take 4-6 months. Both our lobby and drive-through will remain open while the renovation is in progress. Customers may also continue to pay their...

CMD Notice of Meeting — 01/09/19

NOTICE OF MEETING Chester Metropolitan District Regular Commission Meeting Wednesday, January 9, 2019 6:00 PM CMD Office 155 Wylie Street Chester, South Carolina Please note: This agenda is subject to change 24 hours before the scheduled meeting date and time. Public...

CMD Notice of Meeting — 12/12/18

NOTICE OF MEETING Chester Metropolitan District Regular Commission Meeting Wednesday, December 12, 2018 6:00 PM CMD Office 155 Wylie Street Chester, South Carolina Please note: This agenda is subject to change 24 hours before the scheduled meeting date and time....

CMD Notice of Special Call Meeting — 12/12/18

NOTICE OF MEETING Chester Metropolitan District Special Call Commission Meeting Wednesday, December 12, 2018 4:00 PM CMD Office 155 Wylie Street Chester, South Carolina Please note: The majority of this meeting will take place in Executive Session, as it pertains to...

Notice of Gathering: CMD Commission

The Chester Metropolitan District Board of Commissioners will gather for a holiday dinner at the Wagon Wheel Restaurant at 6:00 PM on Thursday, December 6th, 2018. This is not a meeting, and no business will be conducted during this gathering.  ...

OFFICE CLOSURE NOTICE

The CMD Office will close at 11:00 AM today for staff software training. If you need immediate assistance, please call our main telephone number: (803) 385-5123 and our staff will assist you. The disconnection list scheduled for today will not be disconnected. Service...

CMD Notice of Meeting — 11/14/18

NOTICE OF MEETING Chester Metropolitan District Regular Commission Meeting Wednesday, November 14, 2018 6:00 PM CMD Office 155 Wylie Street Chester, South Carolina Please note: This agenda is subject to change 24 hours before the scheduled meeting date and time....

CMD Notice of Meeting – 10/10/2018

NOTICE OF MEETING Chester Metropolitan District Regular Commission Meeting Wednesday, October 10, 2018 6:00 PM CMD Office 155 Wylie Street Chester, South Carolina Please note: This agenda is subject to change 24 hours before the scheduled meeting date and time. Public...