All Nine Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District Wastewater Facilities Recognized For Excellence
Monday, May 4, 2026 4:00 pm
The Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District (SSSD) is proud to announce that we are once again the recipient of the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) Facility of Excellence Award. The awards were announced at the recent SCEC conference in Myrtle Beach. All nine of our wastewater treatment facilities received this individual honor:
- A. Manning Lynch Wastewater Treatment Facility
- Chesnee Wastewater Treatment Facility
- Clifton Wastewater Treatment Facility
- Cowpens Wastewater Treatment Facility
- Fingerville Wastewater Treatment Facility
- Lower North Tyger River Wastewater Treatment Facility
- Pacolet Wastewater Treatment Facility
- Page Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility
- South Tyger River Wastewater Treatment Facility
SCDES, in junction with the Water Environment Association of South Carolina (WEASC), seeks to recognize facilities that strive for excellence in operation; including meeting compliance standards, implementing improvements, and practicing safety – in addition to protecting the environment. Also taken into consideration are financial viability for projects and rehabilitation, as well as exceeding customer expectations based on customer service record, communication, and community outreach.
The SSSD has continued to win this award annually since the program’s inception, with recognition given to the prior year’s performance. The award presented was for calendar year 2025.
Vice President of Plant and Field Operations, Rick Jolley, said the awards are the result hard work, attention to detail and the successful collaboration of multiple departments across Spartanburg Water.
“Receiving these SCDES awards each year reflects the dedication and expertise of our Spartanburg Water team members who choose to serve this community,” said Guy Boyle, CEO of Spartanburg Water. “Their commitment to upholding regulatory standards, prioritizing safety in their work, and protecting our environment is evident every single day. I’m honored to work alongside such a committed group of professionals.”
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ABOUT SPARTANBURG WATER Spartanburg Water, an industry leading utility, is comprised of Spartanburg Water System and Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District. We serve a population of nearly 240,000 within Spartanburg County, South Carolina, as well as others in parts of Greenville, Union and Cherokee counties in South Carolina. With the help of our dedicated team of nearly 300 water professionals, each day we produce an average of 25 million gallons of drinking water and treat over 14 million gallons of wastewater for our customers and community.