Providing safe drinking water to the Dorchester County Water and Sewer (DCWS) Department customers is our highest priority.

Regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC), DCWS follows strict standards to ensure that the water remains safe. Many safeguards are in place and regular monitoring occurs as required. 

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Annual Water Quality Report 2023

We are pleased to present to you this year’s annual water quality report. This report is a snapshot of last year’s water quality covering all testing performed between January 1 and December 31, 2023. Included are details about your sources of water, what it contains, and how it compares to standards set by regulatory agencies.

Our goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continuously improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water and providing you with this information because informed customers are our best allies. Please click below to view the report.

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Archived Reports 

2021 Annual Reports

2022 Annual Reports

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Questions

All questions should be directed to the DCWS Customer Service Department at (843) 832-0075 and/or WaterAndSewer@DorchesterCountySC.gov.