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Getting outside to cookout with family and friends this weekend? Don't let your fun in the sun turn into a sewer nightmare -- remember: No FOG (fats, oils, and greases) down the drain. Learn more at MetroConnects.org.

Don't FOG Up This Cookout Season - MetroConnects When you think of summer, you might think of hot nights outside by the barbeque, surrounded by family and friends. As your brisket basks in the smoke and sauces, don't forget to also Fight the FOG: Fats, oils and greases!

New pipes are in the ground at Mills Mill Village!

Sewer infrastructure rehabilitation work is well underway in Mills Mill Village. MetroConnects celebrated breaking ground on the $13 million grant-funded project in a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in April. Local officials came together with the community to sign a pipe that will be used to replace the more than 100-year old clay pipes that currently are transporting wastewater throughout the mill village. The signed pipe was placed underground this week, and will now serve the Mills Mill Village community by keeping its wastewater exactly where it is meant to be — out of sight and out of mind!

New Pipes are in the Ground at Mills Mill Village - Metro Connects Sewer infrastructure rehabilitation work is well underway in Mills Mill Village. MetroConnects celebrated breaking ground on the $13 million grant-funded project in a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in April.

Are your kids educated on what can and can't go down the toilet? (Hint: Only the three "P's": P**p, P*e, and Paper ... well, and Puke, too, but we don't want to talk about that.) EarthEcho International has created a great tool for parents and educators to make sure kiddos know how to take care of your pipes and be good stewards of the environment. Learn more and sign up for their "Flushing Challenge" today!

Flushing Challenge The Flushing Challenge educates primary school aged children to understand how flushing our toilets at home can have an impact on our water ecosystems. Educators, club, and afterschool program leaders are encouraged to present the materials to their students OR sign up for a virtual presentation!Aft...

Post your favorite lake photo to enter the Lakes Appreciation Month Social Media Challenge!

We are heading into another week of heat! This Lakes Appreciation Month, we are reminded to be grateful for all of the beautiful lakes surrounding us here in Greenville County where we can take a dip on a hot day. Our job at MetroConnects is to keep those lakes clean and healthy so we all can enjoy safe water. Do you have a favorite lake spot to cool off? Post a picture here! Include the hashtag and tag the North American Lake Management Society to automatically be entered in their Lakes Appreciation Month Social Media Challenge. Take a look at some of their winning photos from last year here:

North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) Show Your Lakes Appreciation Challenge Congratulations to our 2023 winners! In the month of July, NALMS invites you to participate in the social media Show Your Lakes Appreciation Challenge! The goal of the challenge is to promote and encourage support for Lakes Appreciation Month, as well as to hig...

As MetroConnects gears up to start its wastewater collection rehabilitation project in Judson Mill Village, we took a moment to dive into the area's history. Check out MetroConnects' blog to learn more about Judson and other area Mill Villages!

Judson Mill - A Textile Way of Life - MetroConnects When J.I. Westervelt purchased 300 acres of Greenville County land in 1911, he knew he was starting something big.

As we enter into the heart of hurricane season, MetroConnects is hard at work protecting our communities from Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) that can result from wet weather events. We all can help to keep our systems flowing -- learn more about SSOs and how to prevent them at metroconnects.org. We are in this together! https://metroconnects.org/sanitary-sewer-overflows/

Sanitary Sewer Overflows - Keep it in the Pipes! - Metro Connects Sanitary Sewer Overflows are dangerous, bad for the environment, and just plain gross. At Metro we have one job to do: Keep it in the pipes!

MetroConnects is excited to get started on wastewater collection improvements in Fountain Inn!

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MetroConnects has been busy with wastewater system improvements throughout Greenville County! Catch up on our latest projects here:

MetroConnects Has Been Busy! - Metro Connects It has been a busy few years at MetroConnects! In the past 24 months, Metro teams have completed three major projects that are part of Renewable Water Resources' (ReWa) Wet Weather mitigation program.

Meet Will Simons, MetroConnects' first engineering intern! We are excited to launch our new internship program and introduce some of our state's brightest students to a rewarding public service career in the wastewater industry.

Metro Welcomes New Intern - MetroConnects MetroConnects is excited to welcome Will Simons, the first intern to take part in our new program, which is designed to introduce current community college or university students who are studying construction, civil engineering or a related field to the wastewater industry.

If you live or work near Mauldin Road and South Pleasantburg Drive in the Gantt community, you might have noticed MetroConnects crews and contractors working in the area late last year. Good news: The sewer rehabilitation project is complete, and the area now has an upgraded wastewater collection system!

Mauldin Road Sewer Line Improvements Completed - MetroConnects If you live or work near Mauldin Road and South Pleasantburg Drive in the Gantt community, you might have noticed MetroConnects crews and contractors working in the area late last year. Good news: The sewer rehabilitation project is complete, and the area now has an upgraded wastewater collection sy...

June is National Rivers Month, and what better way to enjoy the summer than getting out on one of our beautiful rivers in Greenville county! We all can enjoy a day at the river fishing or tubing, but June is also a great month to take some time to help protect our rivers from pollution and litter. During National River Month, consider joining a local organization, such as Friends of the Reedy River or Save Our Saluda for a formal River cleanup event, or just get out and do some cleaning up on your own. MetroConnects will continue doing its part by making sure our wastewater systems stay strong and prevent contaminated water from emptying into https://www.americanrivers.org/2023/06/celebrate-national-rivers-month-with-national-river-cleanup/ fresh water sources.

Celebrate National River’s Month with National River cleanup® — June is National Rivers Month and summer is upon us! What better way to celebrate than getting out on your local river? There are many steps you can take to help keep our rivers healthy this summer, whether you’re having fun out on the water or recreating elsewhere in nature.  Of course, you don....

MetroConnects is excited to get to work on much needed sewer rehabilitation in Taylors! We'd like to say a big thank you to the South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) for the $1 million it awarded MetroConnects for the work. This is part of a $25 million package of grants for infrastructure improvements throughout South Carolina!

RIA Awards $25 Million in Infrastructure Grants - MetroConnects Greenville County to Benefit from Award Infrastructure improvement is coming to Greenville County! MetroConnects is excited to announce that it has received a $1 million grant from the South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) for a sewer rehabilitation project in Taylors. MetroConnects wi...

Crews are at work throughout Greenville County, improving our infrastructure. We can all work together to keep them safe!

The South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority has awarded South Carolina communities more than $25 million in grants to improve infrastructure. MetroConnects is thrilled to be the recipient of $1 million for sewer rehabilitation in the Taylors area!

MetroConnects' Six-Month Saving Program (for residential customers connected to Greenville Water only) begins in April! The program is designed to ensure your wastewater charges do not include water used to fill pools or water lawns and gardens. Learn more at http://MetroConnects.org/customers/about-my-bill

Infrastructure is everywhere. From our roads, to our electricity lines to our wastewater systems, it is the stuff that gets us through each day with ease. And, usually, it is the stuff we don’t have to think about much! This Infrastructure Week, MetroConnects would like to take a minute to celebrate the work we have been doing and continue to do to keep wastewater infrastructure that way — out of sight and out of mind!

This Infrastructure Week, We Celebrate MetroConnects' Contributions - MetroConnects Infrastructure is the stuff that gets us through each day with ease. And, usually, it is the stuff we don't have to think about much!

This week is ! This week, we celebrate the value of clean, safe water, the importance of water infrastructure, and the critical role of water professionals. Their expertise and innovation ensure every drop we consume is clean and safe. Let's celebrate their commitment to our health and well-being!

This week is Hurricane Preparedness Week. With multiple strong storms expected this hurricane season, which officially starts June 1 -- although storms can come any time -- it is crucial to prepare your home and have a plan in place should a hurricane hit. At MetroConnects, we encourage customers to spend a minute checking in on your sewer system and make sure everything is running smoothly. During wet weather events, slow draining sewers can cause disastrous wastewater backups. Learn more about how to prepare here:

Stay Safe, Be Prepared this Hurricane Season - MetroConnects The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season will soon arrive. While the official start is not until June 1, experts warn that strong, destructive storms are already detected and could come as early as this month.

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Engineering Intern - Metro Connects MetroConnects (Metro) is a special purpose district governed by a seven-member Commission that operates and maintains approximately 1,500 miles of sanitary sewer mains within Greenville County in South Carolina. Metro is seeking a successful candidate to fill the available Engineering Intern positio...

MetroConnects is making waves as we begin critical infrastructure improvement projects in the Mills Mill Village area. As Liz Rosinski from the South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority says, "Today's ribbon cutting represents a beginning, a step forward, toward a promising future.”

MetroConnects breaks ground on Mills Mill sewer revamp with support from state legislators MetroConnects will update sewer lines that are more than 100 years old in former Greenville mill village Mills Mill with support from the state.

MetroConnects was thrilled this Friday to cut the ribbon on its Mills Mill Village sewer rehabilitation and replacement project! This is just the beginning of Metro's Clean Water Forward initiative, which aims to protect Greenville's mill village communities' health and environments through crucial sewer infrastructure improvements!