October 27, 2023
Toilet Tank Troubles Maybe it’s that faint sound of a drip, drip, drip that you notice late on night. Or the need to jiggle jiggle the toilet handle each time you flush. Or the slow, slow circling of water and waste as it makes its way down the drain. In each of these cases, your
Read MoreOctober 17, 2023
October marks National Clean Energy Action Month and the Environmental Protection Agency’s Shower Better Month. Good energy and water management helps preserve natural resources and strengthens the resilience of local infrastructure. And this ultimately saves YOU money. That’s a win three ways! Water Infrastructure and Energy Management Water infrastructure, including the wastewater infrastructure operated by
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2023
Source Water Noun a raw of untreated source of water — typically surface water or groundwater — used for current or potentially future drinking water. Source Water Protection Noun a proactive approach to safeguard, maintain, or improve the quality and/or quantity of drinking water sources and their contributing areas. Source Water Protection Week Noun a
Read MoreAugust 29, 2023
Hurricane season is upon us and MetroConnects would like to remind you that it is never too late to make a household plan. Help your children to feel safe and be prepared by talking with them about what to expect. Give them plenty of space to ask questions and express their worries. Make them part
Read MoreAugust 22, 2023
Innovative Solutions at MetroConnects and Beyond It is World Water Week 2023 in Stockholm! Every year since 1991, scientists, environmentalists, and policymakers gather during the last week of August to tackle the world’s most pressing water-related challenges. This year’s theme, “Seeds of Change: Innovative Solutions for a Water Wise World,” resonates with our mission here
Read MoreAugust 15, 2023
Protecting Our Resources August is National Water Quality Month. Clean water is vital for our health and community. This month, MetroConnects would like to pause and take a moment to appreciate the work Greenville’s water and wastewater crews do every day to protect these most precious resources. From keeping sewer water safe in the pipes,
Read MoreJuly 19, 2023
Got2Learn provides an in-depth look at how a home plumbing system works. The Job of the John Porcelain pony, loo, can, john, throne, honey bucket… there are a surprising number of names for the humble toilet! Despite its sundry synonyms, most people probably prefer not to think too hard about the old john’s important job.
Read MoreJune 29, 2023
Mr. Manhole Uneven manhole covers equal a bumpy ride and potential hazards on the road. Leaky manholes allow excess stormwater into the sewer system, which can cause overflows of hazardous waste. Traditional manhole repair requires hours of jackhammering to remove the rings and smooth the streets. Mr. Manhole cuts directly into the street, reducing road
Read MoreJune 21, 2023
Mills Mill, Dunean Mill and Union Bleachery Mill Villages are on schedule to begin sewer replacement in 2024. Community informational meetings to be held prior to construction. Projects will be funded through SCIIP and ARPA grants. Critical Needs Critically needed sewer infrastructure improvements are coming to Greenville’s Mill Villages. Three of the most pressing projects
Read MoreMay 6, 2023
Metropolitan Sewer Subdistrict (MetroConnects) is investigating a sanitary sewer overflow near Elstar Loop Road in Simpsonville, behind the Gilder Creek Farm Subdivision. MetroConnects responded to an overflowing manhole on Friday, May 5, 2023. MetroConnects’ crews worked overnight to remove bricks and large rocks that had been thrown down into the manhole, causing the sewer line
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