Water System Expansion to Batesburg-Leesville

The Water System Expansion to Batesburg-Leesville is a collaborative initiative between Joint Municipal Water and Sewer Commission and the Town of Batesburg-Leesville with a focus on enhancing infrastructure in western Lexington County. A new water supply is being extended to the Batesburg-Leesville area. This project is a regional effort to support economic development, address health, environmental, and quality of life concerns.
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Old Field Elevated Water Storage Tank

Installation of 1 MG composite elevated tank with all necessary appurtenances & connections. The tank is designed to meet peak hourly and fire demands.

Project Number: 31183-017
Engineering Firm: Hazen & Sawyer
Project Contractor: Caldwell Tanks, Inc
Contractor Project Update Form
Current Status: On schedule
Period: 05/13/2025-05/27/2025
Status Update: Caldwell Tanks will be completing the interior piping, running the conduit for all electrical work and pouring the floor slab inside of the tank. Electrical will conclude their portion of the work and will be installing the overhead door.
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Transmission Main to Batesburg-Leesville and Calks Ferry Road Booster Pump Station

Extension of approximately 40,000 LF of 24” water main along Hwy 1 from the Commission’s existing Hwy 1 Tank, a 2,500 GPM booster pump station will be constructed , along with 23 fire hydrants, and necessary appurtenances & connections. This project allows the Commission to meet existing water demands and for anticipated 20 year water supply needs for this area.

Project Number: 31183-018
Engineering Firm: Hazen & Sawyer
Project Contractor: DS Utilities, Inc
Contractor Project Update Form
Current Status: On schedule
Period: 04/30/2025-05/14/2025
Status Update: Over the past few weeks, DS Utilities has installed over 2800' of 24" DIP Water Main. Over the next few weeks, DS Utilities will be working down Veterans Ct and through an easement approximately 420 feet off of Hwy 1. DS Utilities will resume working along Hwy 1 at the Priceville Rd intersection.
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