November 21, 2022
Saluda River Indigenous Water Protectors’ Long Tradition Long before the first Europeans began settling near the Saluda and Reedy Rivers in what is now known as Greenville County, Indigenous people of the Catawba and Cherokee nations farmed and hunted along the river banks. The Catawba, whose name means “people of the river” inhabited large swaths
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The MetroConnects Board of Commissioners will meet at 2 p.m. Monday, November 21, 2022. View the meeting agenda.
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The MetroConnects Executive Committee will meet at 1 p.m. Monday, November 21, 2022. View the meeting agenda.
Read MoreNovember 15, 2022
Let nothing go to waste this America Recycles Day! Every year since 1997, America Recycles Day has provided the opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of the four R’s of sustainability: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Right. Every day in United States, the average individual produces 4.9 pounds of trash. This translates to 292.4 million
Read MoreNovember 9, 2022
Honoring Those Who Serve This Veterans Day, MetroConnects would like to honor our veteran employees who not only serve the Greenville County community but have served the country as well. In the first of our series that recognizes MetroConnects employees’ service to others, we celebrate Master Sergeant Joshua Hawkins, Metro’s chief technology Officer; Sergeant Martin
Read MoreNovember 3, 2022
South Carolina has one of the highest levels of PFAS, or “forever chemical,” contamination in the nation. Source water, soil, fish and food grown near places that use or manufacture PFAS have been found to contain PFAS at levels that are toxic to humans and animals. Individuals can help lower PFAS levels in the environment
Read MoreOctober 25, 2022
Smoke and dye testing are quick, easy ways for MetroConnects to detect leaks in sewer lines. Preventing and repairing leaks helps to protect the environment and public health. If you suspect you have a leak, call MetroConnects at (864) 277-4442. Sanitary Sewer Systems: A Crucial Job Our sanitary sewer systems have one crucial job: Move
Read MoreOctober 21, 2022
Partner with MetroConnects to be a strong sewer steward! Our highest priority is to protect public health and the environment through sustainable wastewater collection services. Together, we can keep our pipes clear and our water clean. How Can You Help? The first step to being a sewer steward is keeping your pipes in good working
Read MoreOctober 18, 2022
The Clean Water Act turns 50! On October 18, 1972, the United States approved the Clean Water Act (CWA). This Act formally recognizes that access to clean water is a fundamental human right. The goal of CWA is to restore and maintain the purity of water sources in the United States for safe use by
Read MoreOctober 14, 2022
The MetroConnects Board of Commissioners will meet at 2 p.m. Monday, October 17, 2022. View the meeting agenda.
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