On Thursday, July 24, Spartanburg Water System (SWS) experienced a water main break in the Union St. area of Spartanburg, near the entrance to Duncan Park. A contractor has been working in the area to replace the aged water line. The break caused some customers to experience an interruption of service or low water pressure. A Boil Water Advisory is currently in effect for the following addresses impacted:
1. 601 UNION ST
2. 631 UNION ST
3. 635 UNION ST
4. 432 VIRGINIA ST
5. 436 VIRGINIA ST
6. 444 VIRGINIA ST
7. 450 VIRGINIA ST
8. 454 VIRGINIA ST
9. 470 VIRGINIA ST
10. 494 VIRGINIA ST
11. 717 UNION ST
12. 725 UNION ST
13. 801 UNION ST
14. 827 UNION ST
15. 903 UNION ST
16. 905 UNION ST
17. 911 UNION ST
18. 1011 UNION ST
19. 1015 UNION ST
20. 1025 UNION ST
21. 1027 UNION ST
For the full advisory:
Spartanburg Water provides water distribution system design services free of charge based on a first come, first served basis. An uncomplicated subdivision or commercial layout can be completed within 45 to 60 days of receipt of the electronic plat from the developer or his representative. Should this period not be acceptable, the developer may retain the services of a South Carolina licensed professional engineer to design the project. Spartanburg Water provides review services and assists with the applicable SCDHEC Delegated Review Program permitting process.
The resources listed below are provided to assist developers, engineers and contractors with requirements related to water main extensions in Spartanburg Water's service area. We require all projects to adhere to the standards and requirements outlined in Spartanburg Water's Technical Specifications for Water Distribution System Improvements, available below. Our Developers' Manual outlines our extension policies and requirements related to design, permitting, administration, construction, inspection, release of taps and service connections.
The following details are provided to familiarize developers, contractors and engineers with Spartanburg Water typical design details or to assist in the preparation of plans. Any modifications to the details shown should be conveyed to the assigned Spartanburg Water Project Manager.
Autocad | PDF | Typical Trenching Detail |
Autocad | PDF | Typical Permanent "Blow-off" Detail |
Autocad | PDF | Concrete Thrust Block Detail |
Autocad | PDF | Typical DIP Concrete Collar Detail |
Autocad | PDF | Typical Valve Box Details |
Autocad | PDF | Water Main Air Release Valve and Manhole |
Autocad | PDF | Typical Hydrant Installation with Curb |
Autocad | PDF | Typical Hydrant Installation without Curb |
Autocad | PDF | Typical Hydrant Installation with Water Main in Pavement |
Autocad | PDF | Carrier Pipe Installation in Casing |
Autocad | PDF | Typical Concrete Dead-Man Detail 16" and Smaller |
Autocad | PDF | General Notes |
The key to the success of water main extension projects is early communication. Contact us at the beginning of a project so we can assist you.
Contact Joel Watson at (864) 580-5681 or jwatson@spartanburgwater.org if you have questions.