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: 03/24/2025-04/07/2025
Status Update: The erection portion of the tank is complete. The painting crew will return and complete the coating system in the air. The crew will be onsite for the next month.
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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: 03/21/2025-06/04/2025
Status Update: Along Highway 1, DS Utilities has constructed more than 5,000LF of 24" DIP watermain in recent weeks. Along Hwy1, DS Utilities will keep up its operations. Two crews from DS Utilities are working on this project; one is traveling east, and the other is traveling west.
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