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Lake Katherine Project Update

In May, Columbia Water began construction in the Gills Creek area associated with the Lake Katherine Sewer Capacity Enhancement Capital Improvement Project. Learn More

Aerial Creek Crossing Inspections

Recently, the Wastewater Management Division (WMD) completed the Aerial Creek Crossing Inspection Plan as an implementation of a Consent Decree requirement. Learn More

Sulfide and Corrosion Control Program

Over the past 24 months, Columbia Water staff and Clean Water 2020 program staff have worked to complete a Sulfide and Corrosion Control Program (SCCP) as one of the Consent Decree (CD) requirements. Learn More

Metro WWTP Reaches Remaining Plant CD Requirements

A critical component of the EPA Consent Decree (CD) is the Maintenance Management System (MMS) within the Wastewater Treatment Plant Program, which is comprised of six individual program requirements. Learn More

Meet Your Co-Workers: Safety and Compliance

Prentiss Brooks - Q. How long have you been with the City of Columbia and what do you do? PB. I have been employed in Wastewater Maintenance for 24 years... Learn More

Wastewater Maintenance Division Employee Christmas Party

On December 15, Wastewater Maintenance Division (WWM) Superintendent Robert Judy welcomed everyone to the 2017 Employee Christmas Lunch. He recognized sponsors and City of Columbia leadership in attendance... Learn More

Wastewater Treatment Plant Employee Christmas Party

The 2017 Wastewater Treatment Plant Employee Christmas Lunch was held December 21. CDM Smith helped sponsor the event, which was catered by Lizard’s Thicket. Learn More

National Association of Sewer Service Companies Hosts MACP/PACP Training

The Wastewater Maintenance Division and CDM Smith hosted NASSCO PACP (Pipeline Assessment Certification Program) and MACP (Manhole Assessment Certification Program) training December 11-13, 2017... Learn More

Sewer Overflow Response Training Held for City Wastewater Staff

The Wastewater Treatment Plant held Sewer Overflow Response Plan (SORP) training December 6, 2017 at the new Water and Wastewater Administration building. Learn More

Sanitary Sewer Overflow Volume Decreases

The total sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) estimated volume equaled in FY 2016/17 was 1,700,079 gallons. In comparison, total SSO estimated volume for FY 2017/18 equaled 166,994. This is a significant net decrease... Learn More

Columbia Goes for LEED® Gold with New Water & Sewer Administration Site

On Tuesday, October 17, the City of Columbia and Columbia Water celebrated the opening of its new water and wastewater administration building, the City of Columbia’s first building registered with the certification goal of LEED® Gold level. Learn More

Meet Your Co-Workers: GIS Team

Q. Who are you, and what do you do? DM. I am David Mann and I am a Senior Mapping Technician for the City of Columbia. I help maintain and update the City’s wastewater network within GIS... Learn More

2017 Wastewater Maintenance Division BBQ

The midyear Wastewater Maintenance Division BBQ was held on May 19, 2017 at Earlewood Park. WWD Superintendent Robert Judy welcomed everyone, “We get together every year to show our appreciation for everything you all do... Learn More

Second Annual Plant Diaper Drive Challenge

In June, the Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant, Canal Water Plant, Clean Water 2020, and Wastewater Maintenance participated in the Second Annual Plant Diaper Drive Challenge hosted by Power in Changing. Power in Changing is a local non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides diapers, wipes, and training pants to local families in need... Learn More

Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant Laboratory Update

The Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant (Plant) laboratory has been running smoothly since regaining its certification in December 2015 from South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). The laboratory analyzes samples for total suspended solids, pH, temperature... Learn More

Dana Higgins to Head SCAPWA Board of Directors

Dana Higgins, Director of Engineering for Columbia Water, has been named Vice President of the South Carolina Chapter of the American Public Works Association (SCAPWA). Learn More

Contingency Emergency Response Plan Training

The City of Columbia’s Wastewater Division came together in March for an Incident Command System (ICS) tabletop training session. The primary focus was to gauge the City’s preparedness to protect the public during a catastrophic event... Learn More

Sanitary Sewer Overflows - FY16/17

In June 2017, the Wastewater Collection and Transmission System experienced 10 Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) events. Four of these events occurred during dry weather. The total number... Learn More

Columbia Water Leads the Way in Lower Saluda Water Quality Program

Columbia Water is excited to partner with the Midlands River Coalition to monitor water quality in the Lower Saluda River. The wastewater division will be working with local partners to monitor water quality in the river weekly during summer months... Learn More

Columbia Water Holds Quarterly Customer Drop-In

On October 12, Columbia Water held its last quarterly customer drop-in of 2017 in the Customer Care area of Washington Square. The event drew customers with issues ranging from billing irregularities to concerns about new sewer line replacement projects that could impact their property. Learn More

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