Chlorine Burnout to End

by | Nov 9, 2022 | Public Service Announcement

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....

Chlorine Burnout

by | Aug 29, 2022 | Public Service Announcement

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...

BOIL WATER NOTICE: Maple Street

by | Jul 14, 2022 | Boil Water, Notice of Outage

A BOIL WATER NOTICE is in effect for Maple Street in Chester. Boil water vigorously for at least one minute prior to drinking or cooking. This notice was issued because bacteriological samples taken in the Maple Street area after a repair have failed. Repairs have...

2021 Water Quality Report

by | Jun 10, 2022 | Uncategorized

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...

Boil Water Advisory: Fort Lawn, SC Area

by | May 13, 2022 | Boil Water

Hawthorne, Catawba River Road, Robin Hood, Edwards, Carrowbrook Apts, Steel Trailer Park, and Kennington in Fort Lawn are under a boil water ADVISORY. A BOIL WATER ADVISORY is voluntary. Customers are advised to boil water rapidly for one minute before using for...

Service Interruption: York Street

by | Mar 25, 2022 | Notice of Outage

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

by | Mar 25, 2022 | Boil Water

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

by | Oct 18, 2021 | 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

by | Jun 18, 2021 | Uncategorized

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)

by | Jun 12, 2021 | Notice of Outage

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

by | Mar 16, 2021 | Policy & Procedure, Rate Schedule

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

by | Jan 5, 2021 | Uncategorized

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

by | Oct 28, 2020 | Uncategorized

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

by | Aug 31, 2020 | Commission Meeting Notice

 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

by | Aug 6, 2020 | Commission Meeting Notice

 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

by | Jul 7, 2020 | Commission Meeting Notice

 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

by | Jun 12, 2020 | Uncategorized

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

by | Jun 6, 2020 | Commission Meeting Notice

 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

by | May 15, 2020 | Public Service Announcement

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

by | May 1, 2020 | Commission Meeting Notice

 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

by | Apr 13, 2020 | Commission Meeting Notice

 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

by | Apr 8, 2020 | Public Service Announcement

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

by | Mar 25, 2020 | Commission Meeting Notice

 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

by | Mar 16, 2020 | Public Service Announcement

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

by | Mar 15, 2020 | Public Service Announcement

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

by | Mar 3, 2020 | Commission Meeting Notice

 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

by | Feb 7, 2020 | Commission Meeting Notice

 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

by | Jan 3, 2020 | Commission Meeting Notice

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

by | Nov 18, 2019 | Public Service Announcement

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

by | Nov 14, 2019 | Public Service Announcement

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

by | Nov 12, 2019 | Uncategorized

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

by | Nov 11, 2019 | Uncategorized

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

by | Oct 4, 2019 | Uncategorized

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

by | Sep 24, 2019 | Public Service Announcement

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

by | Sep 10, 2019 | Uncategorized

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!

by | Aug 21, 2019 | Public Service Announcement

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

by | Jun 10, 2019 | Uncategorized

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

by | May 28, 2019 | Uncategorized

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

by | May 11, 2019 | Uncategorized

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

by | May 6, 2019 | Uncategorized

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

by | May 3, 2019 | Uncategorized

  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

by | Apr 23, 2019 | 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

by | Apr 5, 2019 | Notice of Public Hearing

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

by | Apr 4, 2019 | Uncategorized

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

by | Mar 11, 2019 | Public Service Announcement

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

by | Mar 4, 2019 | Uncategorized

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...