Taste and odor issue
Update – December 30:
Spartanburg Water has received ongoing questions and concerns regarding recent changes in the taste and odor of your drinking water. We understand how noticeable and unpleasant this can be, and we want you to know that our team is taking this issue very seriously.
Our operators and water quality professionals are working around the clock, using our Advanced Oxidation System and additional treatment methods to address elevated levels of MIB, a naturally occurring compound associated with algae, in our drinking water reservoirs. At this time, MIB levels in the reservoirs are higher than we have seen in recent years.
While we continue to investigate the cause of these elevated levels, we want to clearly reassure our customers: your drinking water remains safe and meets all regulatory standards.
Because treated water must move through hundreds of miles of pipes before reaching customers, we cannot provide a firm timeline for when the musty taste and odor will fully dissipate. However, we anticipate improvement as water continues to move through the distribution system.
Spartanburg Water is committed to providing safe, reliable, and high-quality drinking water. We appreciate your patience and understanding, and we thank you for trusting our team as we work diligently to address this issue.
Lake Blalock Policies and Guidance
Spartanburg Water maintains ownership of our drinking water supply reservoirs, including shoreline buffer property up to the 720’ Mean Sea Contour Line above the water's edge for Lake Blalock. We take this responsibility seriously and follow specific policies and procedures to ensure the long-term health and quality of the reservoirs that supply our community with its drinking water.
Much of the landscape around Lake Blalock is rural, but development nearby and adjacent to the reservoir is expected to significantly increase. To prepare for lakefront growth, SWS has developed plans for Lake Blalock to provide bank stability, maintain wildlife habitat, and filter out run-off pollution. Please read the Resolution to Project Water Quality, adopted by the Commission of Public Works of the City of Spartanburg.
We have adopted specific policies and procedures that govern all activities on Lake Blalock or on SWS property surrounding the reservoir.
To download a printer-friendly version of the Lake Blalock Policies and Procedures, click here.
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