The James Island Public Service District Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 22, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. at James Island Town Hall, 1122 Dills Bluff Road, Charleston, SC 29412 on: an Ordinance to Repeal 2019-003 Commission Rules of Procedure and an Ordinance for the Property Sale of 6.52 Acres at Dills Bluff Road, Charleston, SC. Public comments, written and oral, are invited.
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Notice of Wastewater Increase For JIPSD Customers Effective JULY 1, 2021
The James Island Public Service District’s mission is to minimize rate increases while continuing to maximize high quality, environmentally safe wastewater services. However, increased operating costs and capital projects, involving the repairs and replacements of an aging infrastructure as well as increased wastewater treatment costs, have caused the District to review the current wastewater rates to meet the needs of the system moving forward. Some major projects, both underway and in the next five years, are needed to replace failing infrastructure while others have been initiated by new debt service obligations and increased energy, labor cost, fuel, and chemical costs.
On May 24, 2021, the District’s Commission voted to adjust the current wastewater rates and rate structure of the District. The change in rate structure may result in a slightly higher bill for some residents.
***There will no longer be a residential cap on wastewater bills – previously 16 ccfs***
There were two meetings and a public hearing held to discuss the rate increases. The Commission approved these rates on May 24, 2021 and the rates will be reflected in the July 2021 bill. We know this will be an uncomfortable and unpopular adjustment, but it is critical to update and maintain the District’s aging wastewater infrastructure. The cost to operate and maintain our wastewater system continues to increase more each year, and the District must continue to evaluate the wastewater rate structure on an annual basis.
Best regards,
Dave Schaeffer
District Manager
Construction Detour @ Fort Johnson & Secessionville Rds | June 28 – July 12, 2021
Pump Station 33 Upgrade
Between June 28th – July 12th, you can expect delays and detours around the intersection of Fort Johnson and Secessionville Road due to a Wastewater facilities upgrade. Work will be conducted between the hours of 9am and 3pm Monday through Thursday. Please watch out for service vehicles and personnel and use caution.
Thank you for your patience and support.
JIPSD will be Closed on Monday, July 5, 2021
In observance of Independence Day, our offices will be closed Monday, July 5. During the holiday week, all JIPSD collection services will be delayed by one day. Please see below for a detailed schedule. Helpful
information can also be found on the department’s website at https://www.jipsd.org/services-departments/solid-waste/.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The James Island Public Service District Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 28th, at 6:30 p.m. at James Island Town Hall, 1122 Dills Bluff Road, James Island, SC 29412. The hearing will be on the 2nd reading of Ordinance No.2021-04 Amending FY21 Budget Ordinance. Public comments, written and oral, are invited.