As part of the Town's routine maintenance of the water distribution system, utility crews will be flushing water mains April 11-15, 2016.  The Town is required by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) to perform annual flushing to clean the mains and flush out sediment accumulations that may settle in the water distribution pipelines.  Flushing ensures customers have a safe and healthy supply of drinking water. 

Flushing operations will be conducted during normal business hours in the following locations on the date(s) indicated:

Monday and Tuesday April 11 & 12, 2016 - West Church Street corridor of the Batesburg District, East of Mitchell Street

Wednesday and Thursday April 13 & 14, 2016 - West Columbia Avenue (Highway 1) corridor of the Batesburg District, East of Mitchell Street

As a result of flushing waterlines, some customers may experience a temporary discoloration of their water and/or low water pressure conditions.  Color can range from a light yellow to an orange-red.  If this occurs, customers should run a medium stream of COLD water until the water clears.  If you experience discoloration, DO NOT run hot water or wash clothes until the water clears up.  The Town does not reimburse or credit customers for water used to flush their service lines due to iron discoloration.  Main flushing is required in order to properly maintain the water distribution system and ensure water quality.  If the “colored” water problem persists, please contact the Town of Batesburg-Leesville Water Department at (803) 532-6410. 

For further information regarding the flushing of Town water lines, please contact the Water Department at (803)-532-6410.