Media Archive
BCWS Participates In Berkeley County Kids Who Care 2008
Moncks Corner, S.C. May 29, 2008 - BCWS' Executive Director Colin Martin and Director of Administration Angela Pinson, view one of the exhibits at this year's NatureScope event sponsored by Berkeley County Kids Who Care. The non-profit organization holds the annual environmental field day as a reward to students who've participated in an environmental project competition. One of the main goals of BCKWC is to increase public environmental awareness.
BCWS Participates In Girl Scout Spring Fling
Moncks Corner, S.C. May 9, 2008 - BCWS' employees Jackie Tillman and Dianne Riggs help a local Girl Scout with a green arts 'n' crafts project during the Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina's Spring Fling. Jackie, the Recycling Coordinator and Dianne Riggs, Administrative Assistant provided handouts and gift bags for the event to promote recycling.
BCWS Holds Community Meeting
Moncks Corner, S. C. April 16, 2008 - Berkeley County Water and Sanitation recently held a public meeting at Canaan Christian Church in the Longridge community led by Ed Rogers, the Director of Customer Service. The meeting gave residents a chance to learn about a proposed Community Development Block Grant in their area. Berkeley County Supervisor, Dan Davis and County Councilman, Caldwell Pinckney also addressed the residents.
BCWS Employee Receives Award
Moncks Corner, S. C. April 4, 2008 - BCWS' Operations Superintendent Carlton Ouzts was recently awarded a life membership plaque from The Water Environment Association of South Carolina. Congratulations Carlton!
Berkeley County Water & Sanitation Relocates Payment Drop Box
Moncks Corner, S.C. Mar. 31, 2008 - Berkeley County Water and Sanitation Director of Customer Service Ed Rogers and Sangaree Branch Librarian Karen Dixon Altman stand by the new BCWS drop box. This drop box is conveniently located at the Sangaree Branch of the Berkeley County Library at 595 Sangaree Parkway, in Summerville. It replaces the one that was previously located by the Sangaree Water Tower, at 345 Sangaree Parkway.
Local Cub Scout Troop Tours Berkeley County Water & Sanitation Landfill
Moncks Corner, S.C. Mar. 26, 2008 - On March 11, local Cub Scouts from Troop #740 took a guided tour of Berkeley County Water and Sanitation's landfill. The tour led by Jackie Tillman, Recycling Coordinator for BCWS, gave the troop members a close-up look at how the landfill helps to protect our environment.
Berkeley County Water & Sanitation To Participate In Zero Tolerance For Litter Weekend
Moncks Corner, S.C. March 25, 2008 - Berkeley County Water and Sanitation's Code Enforcement Officers will take part in the 10th annual Zero Tolerance for Litter weekend. The statewide campaign will start this week on the 27th and will run through the 29th. During this 3-day event officers will be focusing on violations such as litter, uncovered/unsecured loads, and illegal dump sites. Violators will be issued tickets and fines range from $100.00 to over $1,000 and can be combined with community services or jail time.
Berkeley County's Code Enforcement Officers have a 99 percent conviction rate on tickets for litter violations and in 2007 they responded to over 700 incidents. Officers also issued 69 tickets, 79 written warnings, and 163 verbal warnings for litter violations last year. Due to these violations, the total amount of fines collected was $22,655.00. In addition to these fines there were over 400 illegal dumpsites cleaned up in Berkeley County.
Berkeley County residents need to be aware of the following laws:
- SC Litter Offense Against Property (16-11-700)
- Prohibits dumping litter on private or public property or in the waters of this state.
- SC Traffic Regulations (56-5-4100)
- Prohibits loads spilling on highways and states that loads and covers must be firmly attached.
- SC Transportation of Litter (48-53-20)
- No vehicle, which transports litter, may be driven or moved on any highway unless the litter is secured so as to prevent any of its load from dropping, sifting, leaking, or otherwise escaping from the vehicle.
Residents should also be aware of the fact that cigarette butts are litter! Keeping Berkeley County beautiful is the main goal of these officers but it takes a community effort.
Berkeley County Water & Sanitation Recognizes Volunteers At Adopt-A-Highway Banquet
Moncks Corner, S.C. March 11, 2008 - Berkeley County Water and Sanitation Department held its annual Adopt-A-Highway Volunteer Appreciation Banquet on February 9. This year, Ms. Sally Britton and her group "Residents of Highway 45", took home the Adopt-A-Highway Outstanding Group of the Year award. The event also recognized other volunteer groups from across the county for their contributions as well. "It is remarkable that so many people care enough to freely give of their time and efforts to work toward making our communities and roadways a litter-free environment," says Jackie Tillman, Recycling Coordinator for BCW&S and the Adopt-A-Highway Coordinator for Berkeley County.
The Adopt-A-Highway program began in 1987 as a pilot program in Beaufort County. Due to its success, Berkeley County adopted the program the following year. The program also went statewide in 1988 and has proven to be one of the most effective programs in fighting litter ever enacted. If your group is interested in volunteering to help keep Berkeley County beautiful please contact Jackie Tillman at (843) 572-4400.
Berkeley County Water & Sanitation Participates in PalmettoPride Cleanup
Moncks Corner, S.C. Feb. 19, 2008 - On Feb. 2, Berkeley County Water & Sanitation employees participated in the Francis Marion National Forest Cleanup sponsored by PalmettoPride. BCW&S employees teamed up with volunteers to remove illegal dumpsites and litter from numerous areas throughout the forest.
As a result of the cleanup over 21 tons of illegally dumped material was removed from the forest. "It is only through education, enforcement, and the efforts of such wonderful volunteers and dedicated employees that we will ever be able to fully eliminate the problem of illegal dumping," says Jackie Tillman, Recycling Coordinator for BCW&S.
Illegal dumping occurs when waste is disposed of at any location other than a permitted facility or landfill. These dumpsites are usually found along roadsides, in wooded areas, and vacant lots. Some of the most common materials dumped include large appliances, furniture, vehicle parts, and construction and demolition (C&D) debris. C&D debris include items such as shingles, lumber and concrete.
Berkeley County Water & Sanitation Receives Safety Awards
Moncks Corner, S.C. Feb. 6, 2008 - The South Carolina Association of Counties Insurance Trust Division gives out awards each year to counties who have made significant achievements in their risk management and safety programs. On January 30, 2008 BCW&S received The Silver Award for timely reporting of work related accidents to the Trust and the Outstanding Safety Achievement Award for the safety measures they have taken to reduce the number of preventable vehicle accidents by their employees.
BCW&S has taken many steps to reduce vehicle accidents. These steps include increasing awareness of safe driving practices through regular training, improving employee accountability, and conducting driver's license checks. Since implementing these steps into its safety program, BCW&S has decreased vehicle accidents from 15 in 2006 to only 4 in 2007. All of these factors have a significant impact on decreasing worker's compensation premiums for the organization.
Berkeley County Water & Sanitation Authority Launches Online Bill Payment System
Customers Now Have an Easier, More Convenient Way to Pay their Bills
Moncks Corner, S.C. Jan. 25, 2008 - Berkeley County Water & Sanitation Authority is now offering customers another option for paying their bill. For added convenience, customers can now pay their utility bill online with a credit or debit card simply and securely.
Customers wishing to pay their bill online can do so with a few easy steps.
- Log on to www.co.berkeley.sc.us
- Click Pay your utility bill online – Pay Berkeley County Water and Sanitation Bills Online
- Fill out the online form and submit your payment.
Customers who have questions should call (843) 572-4400.
Berkeley County Water & Sanitation Authority Moving Into New Facilities
Normal business hours will be effected by the move.
Goose Creek, S.C. Jan. 4, 2008 - Berkeley County Water & Sanitation Authority will be closed Jan. 10th and 11th while moving from its current location on Redbank Road in Goose Creek to their new facilities located in Moncks Corner. All normal business operations will resume on Monday - Jan.14th.
The new facilities will be located on US Hwy 52 across from Oakley Point Subdivision near Berkeley Family Practice. The new physical and mailing addresses are located below.
Physical Address
212 Oakley Plantation Dr.
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1529
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
- Customers may still make payments between Jan. 10th and 14th by mail or at any of the following drop box locations. Business Office, 0 Pulaski Street, Goose Creek, SC (Menriv Elem.)
- Goose Creek Health Clinic, 106 Westview Blvd., Goose Creek, SC
- Sangaree Water Tower (Left of tower site), 345 Sangaree Parkway, Summerville, SC
- Berkeley County Office Building, 1003 Hwy 52, Moncks Corner, SC
- Bonneau Fire Department (Right side of fence)
- Goose Creek City Hall, Hwy 52
- Behind St. Stephen Town Hall, Barry PL
All BCW&SA computers and phones will be down during the move, so no payments will by processed by phone or at any of the office locations until Jan. 14th.