Dr. Octavia Amaechi Commissioner of Public Works

07/13/2026

As we enjoy summer fruits & vegetables, the season reminds us safe food preparation is essential everywhere - including in our homes.

While South Carolina has not been identified as part of the current national Cyclospora outbreak, it’s still wise to *thoroughly* wash fresh produce under clean running water before eating, cutting, or cooking it. When appropriate, cooking produce provides a stronger layer of protection.

No single step eliminates all risk, but good food safety habits can help keep you & your family healthy.

Safe, reliable water plays an important role in protecting the health of our community every single day. Clean water isn’t just something we drink—it’s one of the simplest tools available to help protect our health. (Graphic from our neighboring state ⬇️.)

06/27/2026

Spartanburg Water awarded Public Service Partner of the Year by The United Way of the Piedmont for investing in & engaging with people & communities across Spartanburg 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾.

These are the partners leading the way in our community right now.

Our 2026 United in Leadership Award Winners represent outstanding United Way partnership and what it means to do business for the greater good.

Each year we recognize the companies that demonstrate best practices in their workplace campaigns through our Circle of Excellence:
🔵 Cate & Brough
🔵 Founders Federal Credit Union
🔵 Lockhart Power Company
🔵 McMillan Pazdan Smith
🔵 Spartanburg Housing
🔵 William Barnet & Son, LLC - Barnet - intelligent materials

And congratulations to our other winners:
🏆 New Business Partner of the Year: Union County Schools SC
🏆 Large Business Partner of the Year: Timken – Tyger River
🏆 Small Business Partner of the Year: Hubbard-Hall
🏆 Public Service Partner of the Year: Spartanburg Water
🏆 Employee Campaign Coordinator of the Year: Laurel Hurtt, District Five Schools of Spartanburg County
🏆 Chairman's Award: Jaxon Lang, AFL: We connect.

This year's United in Leadership Breakfast was presented by AFL and made possible through the generosity of our event sponsors: https://www.uwpiedmont.org/eventsponsors

06/26/2026

Spartanburg Water awarded for its strong commitment to safe, high quality, reliable water for our communities - now & in decades to come 💧.

Congratulations to the South Carolina Section utilities recognized with Partnership for Safe Water Tenure Awards at - the American Water Works Association’s annual conference.💧

Greenwood CPW
Charleston Water System
Spartanburg Water
Mount Pleasant Waterworks

The Partnership for Safe Water recognizes utilities that go beyond regulatory requirements to optimize their treatment processes and consistently achieve exceptional drinking water quality. Tenure Awards honor utilities that have sustained this high level of performance year after year through a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

These awards reflect the dedication and hard work of utility professionals who help ensure safe, reliable drinking water for their communities every day.

Congratulations to all of the utilities who were recognized this year along with all of the other South Carolina utilities who participate in the program.

06/06/2026

Always a great day to with Spartanburg Water💦

06/06/2026

2026 Community Health Awareness Day off to a great start & Spartanburg Water is here keeping everyone hydrated for ALL the wellness events, community activities & health screenings available through 12pm!

05/21/2026

05/17/2026

at North Side Block Party tonight!

04/29/2026

Thankful for Tuesday’s morning showers but we’re still quite behind. Statewide drought heavily affecting our upstate area calls for water conservation ⬇️

Spartanburg Water System Commission Issues Drought Proclamation for Landrum
Landrum customers are asked to take voluntary steps to preserve water resources. For more information, visit our website:
https://www.spartanburgwater.org/spartanburg-news/spartanburg-water-system-commission-issues-drought-proclamation-for-landrum

04/28/2026

That rain hits differently when you’re the Water Commissioner ☔️🌧️🙌🏾

04/22/2026

Drought Update for Our Community 💧

Although conservation is not required at this time, drought conditions are now affecting much of South Carolina.

Taking small, voluntary steps now can help protect our water system & help avoid future restrictions:
• Fix leaks & reduce unnecessary water use
• Run appliances only when full
• Be mindful with outdoor watering & times
• Take shorter showers - even a few minutes shorter counts.

Thoughtful conservation today helps ensure reliable, affordable water for everyone tomorrow.