Summerville has multiple water providers: Summerville CPW, Dorchester County Water & Sewer, and Dorchester County Water, view all. This page provides information about Dorchester County Water.

The Dorchester County Water Ashley Phosphate, under the Dorchester County Water and Sewer (DCWS) Department, provides water for about 22,659 residents living in the Summerville area, South Carolina. Established in 1868, Dorchester County collects its supply from surface water sources, the Bushy Park Reservoir, and the Edisto River via purchase from the Charleston Water System.

Summerville Drinking Water Quality

Consumer Confidence Water Quality Reports

Under the authority of the Safe Drinking Water Act, the EPA requires Dorchester County Water & Sewer to assess local water quality each year and distribute a Consumer Confidence Water Quality Report. At WaterZen, we review these reports and make the information available, in a concise, straightforward, and easy-to-understand way.

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Lead levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.

What about Dorchester County Water? How much lead is in your drinking water? And how do those levels compare to other cities in the state? We examined data from hundreds of cities across the nation to understand and grade your water quality.

As you can see, Dorchester County Water received an above-average grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were lower than most other water providers we've analyzed.

Summerville has multiple water providers: Summerville CPW, Dorchester County Water & Sewer, and Dorchester County Water, view all. This page provides water quality information for Dorchester County Water.

B+

Good

WaterZen Rating

Lead levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.

As you can see, Dorchester County Water received an above-average grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were lower than most other water providers we've analyzed.

Contact Dorchester County Water & Sewer Customer Service

Have a Question, Issue or Comment?

Main Customer Service

Physical Address:
235 Deming Way
Summerville, South Carolina 29483

843-832-0075
WaterAndSewer@DorchesterCountySC.gov

Emergency (24 hours - broken water main or pipeline, etc.)
843-832-0075

Pay Your Dorchester County Water Bill

Already have an account?

If you already have an account, you just need to login to the Dorchester County Water site. Dorchester County Water accepts credit cards, debit, and direct deposit. Click here to login.

Want to create a new account?

You can create a new account on the Dorchester County Water website. Once you create the account, you can setup payment with credit, debit, or direct deposit. Click here to create an account.

Want to pay without an account?

You can make a one-time payment without creating an account. You will need to have your credit or debit card in order to make the one time payment. Click here to make a one time payment.

How to Start Summerville Water Service

Starting Your Service

When you move to a new home in Summerville, you'll most likely already have running water, but you'll still need to set up water service with the Dorchester County Water. Luckily, Summerville has made it pretty simple with the following online form. Starting service generally takes just two business days.

Click here to fill out a Start Service Form.

Stopping Your Service

When you move out of a home in Summerville, you'll need to stop your water service with the Dorchester County Water, so you don't keep getting billed. Simply fill out the following online form. Stopping service normally takes just two business days.

Click here to fill out a Stop Service Form.

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