In the Community
Our community. Our home. Our future. Water is a resource we all share. While we work every day to purify, monitor and maintain that resource, it takes all of us to keep our rivers, lakes and streams healthy for generations to come.
We lead a variety of educational programs in an effort to engage our community on how to best preserve and protect the waterways in our region. Because small changes to our day-to-day actions can have a profound impact on our local rivers, lakes, and streams. And on our future.
Dedicated 24/7 ReWa Infrastructure Hotline: 866-444-7102
Conestee Sewer Improvements
Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) is constructing a new pump station and force main to support wastewater capacity needs in the Conestee area.
Construction is scheduled to begin in November 2025 and is anticipated to last through 2026. Portions of the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail between its Parkins Mill Road trailhead and ReWa’s Campus will be closed for a few months in 2026.
These projects are being funded by a $10 million federal grant distributed through the South Carolina Infrastructure Investment Program.
View DetailsPelzer and West Pelzer Sewer Improvements
In late 2024, Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) initiated three projects to rehabilitate and relocate sewer lines in the towns of Pelzer and West Pelzer. This work is expected to continue through Summer 2026.
As of June 9, 2026, the Pelzer and West Pelzer sewer improvement projects remain on schedule. More than 8,533 linear feet of new sewer installation has been completed, including 107 service laterals, 56 manholes, and 3 bore-and-jacks under several railroads successfully installed. Additionally, 18-point repairs have been completed and 10,711 linear feet of trenchless rehabilitation via cured-in-place pipe liner have been installed.
In the next few months, this project will be closed out. The contractor is currently working on site restoration, project cleanup and demobilizing from the project site.
These projects are funded by a $10 million federal grant distributed through the South Carolina Infrastructure Investment Program.
Partners
We live here too. And we play an active role in supporting our community through investing in organizatons and initiatives that share our strategic vision for the future. With the support of our partners, we have advanced our region and proudly established Upstate South Carolina as one of the fastest-growing areas in our nation.
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ReWa supports the communities we serve through contributions and sponsorships to civic/nonproft/eduction programs, activities and events that align with our mission and strategic initiat ves.
Sponsorship Guidelines
Tours & Room Reservations
Thank you for your interest in our ReWa facility! To Schedule a Tour or Book a Community Room, click the link, review the information on the page and complete the form. Our ReWa team will follow up with you within 5 business days to confirm the date, time and specifics regarding your request.
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Education
We lead a variety of educational programs in an effort to engage our community on how to best preserve and protect the waterways in our region.
Games and Educational Links
WaterSense Game
Water Education Group
XL Water Science
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Sustainability.
PRESERVING WATER QUALITY
Since 1925, we have employed advanced treatment processes to ensure wastewater is treated to the highest standards. With great strategic talent and vision along with state-of-the-art facilities, we continue to improve the quality of life in the Upstate.
We're proud to maintain nine Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRFs) that treat the wastewater collected from our more than
465 miles of pipe and introduce clean water back into our rivers and streams.
We collaborate with our Water Quality Partners to preserve and protect Upstate rivers, lakes and streams.
- Reedy River Water Quality Group
- Upstate Roundtable
- Conestee Nature Preserve
- Save Our Saluda
- Friends of the Reedy River
Protecting Pipes
It's important community members and businesses protect their pipes to ensure smooth delivery of recovered water to Water Resource Recovery Facilities. When poured down the drain, fats, oils and grease products (FOG) stick to the inside of sewer lines and harden. The build-up of FOG can eventually block sewer lines, causing back-ups into your home.
Things to Know
Oyster Shell Recycling
By collecting these shells we are improving our water quality and providing habitat for other sea life. Don't dump the shells in the trash, "Shuck em' in." Look for the big blue "Shuck em' in" sign on Mauldin Road.
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Going Solar
We believe actions speak louder than words, which is why we work hard to ensure that our day-to-day operations reflect our commitment to responsible and sustainable management practices. For example, we're continually striving to incorporate solar power into our wastewater treatment processes.
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