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Notice of Public Hearing — Operating Budget

December 8, 2023

Human Rights Day: Water (Sanitation) is a Human Right

December 7, 2023

Human Rights are Everyone’s Rights This December 10 marks the 75 Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This groundbreaking declaration enshrines the right to dignity and equity  to “all members of the human family” regardless of  race, color, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other

The Textile Crescent and the Making of Greenville Part 4: Union Bleachery, a Small but Mighty Presence

November 29, 2023

Growing Success Grenville’s Union Bleachery, located at 3335 Old Buncombe Rd., was one of the Upstate’s smallest mills during the heyday of the textile boom in Greenville County. But it packed a mighty punch. Originally called the “Union Bleaching and Finishing Company,” this second-oldest mill in the area was slow to take hold when brothers

Toilets and (GIS) Tech: Celebrating Our Two Favorite Things

November 16, 2023

A Few of Our Favorite Things This week at MetroConnects celebrate two of our favorite things: Our Geographic Information Systems (GIS) team and toilets! GIS Day, which is Nov. 15 every year, and World Toilet Day, which takes place on Nov. 19, are set aside to help us appreciate the work of each of these …

January 2024 Rate Change

November 1, 2023

Utility Rate Changes Go Into Effect Jan. 1 As MetroConnects customers begin receiving their January water bills, they will notice a change wastewater rates. MetroConnects’ rates were reviewed by Raftelis, a financial consultant which provides expertise in revenue stability through rate setting for water and wastewater utilities across the United States. Their recommendations were presented