Are You Sewer Safe This Hurricane Season?

July 26, 2023

Staying Safe in a Storm The Atlantic hurricane season has arrived. All has been quiet so far, with only one named hurricane that moved through open waters, far from land, during the month of July. However, experts predict that an active season is ahead of us. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration anticipates 12 to

What Happens When You Flush?

July 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.

MetroConnects’ Commission Meeting Set for Monday, July 17, 2023

July 14, 2023

The MetroConnects Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting at 2 p.m. Monday, July 17, 2023. View the meeting agenda.

Policy Committee, Workshop To Be Held Monday, July 17, 2023

The Policy Committee will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 17, 2023. View the meeting agenda. A Commission Workshop will begin at 12 p.m. View the meeting agenda.

MetroConnects’ State-of-the-Art Technology: Faster, Smarter, Safer

June 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

Infrastructure Improvements Coming to Mills Mill, Dunean Mill and Union Bleachery Village Areas

June 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 by the end of 2023. 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

MetroConnects’ Commission Commission Meeting Set for Monday, June 19, 2023

June 16, 2023

The MetroConnects Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting at 2 p.m. Monday, June 19, 2023. View the meeting agenda.

The Textile Crescent and the Making of Greenville, Part 3: Dunean, the “Million Dollar Mill”

June 1, 2023

Dunean Mill was a model for modern manufacturing in the South when it opened in 1912. The Dunean Mill Village was one of the first to include modern infrastructure like sewers and running water.  MetroConnects was recently awarded $10 million in SCIIP funds to replace and rehabilitate Dunean’s sewer system, which was installed beginning in

The Textile Crescent and the Making of Greenville, Part 2: Mills Mill Village, Then and Now

May 22, 2023

Otis Prentiss Mills opened Mills Manufacturing Company in 1897. By the 1920s, Mills Mill Village consisted of 250 homes with more than 1,000 residents, sports fields, a tennis court, a playground, croquet grounds, a small school, a church, and a store.  MetroConnects was recently awarded $10 million in SCIIP funds to replace and rehabilitate the

MetroConnects’ Commission Workshop, Regular Commission Meeting Set for Monday, May 15, 2023

May 12, 2023

The MetroConnects Board of commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting at 2 p.m. Monday, May 15, 2023. View the meeting agenda. A Commission Workshop will be held at 12 p.m. View the meeting agenda.