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 report that our drinking water is safe for consumption and meets all federal and state requirements....
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, 2020 and disconnects on Monday, May 18, 2020. Customers are encouraged...
Chester Metropolitan will begin work on the second set of repairs to the 30” water main in the Fort Lawn area at approximately 1:00 PM today, November 13, 2019. CMD crews are on-site preparing for the arrival of the custom-made repair clamp. The water filtration plant will be taken offline at approximately 1:00 PM...
The Chester Metropolitan District has issued a District-wide Boil Water Notice. Boil water vigorously prior to drinking or cooking. This notice was issued because portions of the system experienced a drop in water pressure due to a break on the 30” water main in the Fort Lawn area. Repairs have been completed and the...
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 engaged to get this water main repaired as soon as possible....
WATER IS SAFE TO DRINK The Chester Metropolitan District has completed all testing related to the Do Not Drink order for public water users in the Town of Richburg issued last week for the following streets: Main Street East Lancaster Street West Lancaster Street Old Richburg Road (Hwy 56) All side streets connected to...
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. Low pressure and short bouts of discolored water in the tested area are normal, and temporary. If...
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. The caller may also ask for credit card information to pay...
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 bacteriological growth in water lines with lower flows. CMD personnel will begin flushing...
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 bills online, by mail, or through automatic draft. In the coming weeks,...