Water
Laurens CPW Water Utility Service
Laurens CPW began providing drinking water in 1922. Prior to this, water for residents of Laurens was obtained from wells, given minimal chemical treatment, and moved through the water mains by diesel-powered pumps.
To raise capital for the project, the citizens of Laurens separated the utility system from the general city government, forming a Commission of Public Works. Thus, they created a revenue stream, separate from property taxes, to be used for the operation, maintenance, and improvement of the utility system.
In February 1922, the South Carolina General Assembly enacted a law creating the Laurens Board of Commissioners of Public Works, thereby initiating the improvement and expansion of the utility’s system.
Today, our water utility is made up of approximately 146 miles of waterlines and 6 elevated storage tanks throughout the distribution system to maintain pressure and meet peak water demands. Our water treatment facility is located on Saxon Street and is capable of treating 8.3 million gallons per day (MGD) capacity. It is expandable to 30 MGD; we typically average 2 MGD.
The system delivers safe, high-quality drinking water to our citizens in the City of Laurens and surrounding areas.
Our water system consistently meets or exceeds drinking water standards. Each day, our professional team carefully monitors the system - from raw water to tap - to ensure that the service we provide enhances a healthy quality of life. Our primary water source, Lake Rabon, is owned by our partners, the Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission and is conscientiously maintained to ensure an abundant, sustainable water supply.
Water Rates
A customer’s water rate is determined by the size and type of service required. We have residential, commercial, and industrial water rates. If you use a lot of water outside the home, consider adding an irrigation meter. For all current rates, fees and other charges, please contact a customer service representative at 864-681-4300.
How to Read Your Water Meter
The register on your water meter reads very much like the odometer on a car.
In the example here, the meter shows that 1,023 gallons of water have passed through the meter. To determine the number of units of water that have been used, subtract the number shown in a previous reading from the current number. For example, if the previous reading had been 500, subtract that number from the current reading of 1,023, and you will know that 523 gallons of water have been used.
Water Quality
Each year, we produce a water quality report, also known as the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR).
This water quality report includes information about our water and how it’s treated. The report also includes a summary of our water quality test results for the prior calendar year and whether we met all regulatory requirements.
All water utilities are required to produce this report each year by July 1. Our report is typically available in May for the prior year's data. Click here for the current water quality report or contact us at 864-681-4300. Historical water reports are available at the bottom of this page.
Backflow Prevention Device Testing
As part of our commitment to protecting public health and comprehensive water service, backflow devices can be tested to ensure that contaminated water is not flowing back into our clean water supply. View the complete Backflow Device Test Report Form.
LCPW Water Specs
Laurens Commission of Public Works has developed guidelines and standards that apply to all potable water system projects within the city of Laurens. Laurens CPW adheres to these guidelines for water infrastructure, in addition to the rules and regulations under SCDHEC and the EPA. View the complete LCPW Water Specs.
LCPW Service Line Inventory Map
Use this interactive map to see our records of materials in your water service line.