UPDATED on 7/29/26 - Dorchester County Water and Sewer Department advises the customers of Bent Creek Drive, Hidden Forest Lane, Burkeshire Court, Rice Mill Drive, Aspen Woods Lane, Lavender Lane, Sawmill Trace Lane, Saddle Creek Court, Buttonwood Court, Trevor Street, and Water Ash Way they no longer need to boil their water prior to drinking or cooking.
Following an intense flushing of the water distribution system, bacteriological samples were collected by the Department and analyzed by our laboratory. The results of this sampling indicate that the water system is now safe to use for drinking and cooking purposes.
If you should have any questions concerning this repeal of the boil water advisory, please contact Customer Service at (843) 832-0075 or (843) 563-0075.
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UPDATED on 7/28/26 - The Dorchester County Water and Sewer Department has updated its boil water advisory to include the entire Plantation Pointe subdivision due to contractor work in the area.
Water service is expected to be shut off for approximately 10 hours while the work is completed. Once service is restored, customers should vigorously boil their water for at least one full minute before drinking or cooking. Ice made with water that has not been boiled should not be used for drinking purposes.
Customers will be notified as soon as the water is safe for consumption.
For questions, contact Customer Service at 843-832-0075 or 843-563-0075.
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The Dorchester County Water and Sewer Department has issued a Boil Water advisory, starting on July 28, 2026, beginning at 8 a.m. for ALL Bent Creek Court, Hidden Forest Lane, Burkeshire Court, and 4437 – 4468 Rice Mill Drive. This advisory is being issued due to contractor work in the area.
Water service is expected to be shut off for approximately ten (10) hours during the contractor work. When the water supply is restored, customers are advised to boil their water vigorously for at least one (1) full minute before drinking or cooking. Also, any ice made from water that has not been boiled should not be used for drinking purposes. Notification will be given as soon as the water is safe for consumption. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Customer Service at (843) 832-0075 or (843) 563-0075.