FAQs • York County, SC • CivicEngage

Can I build something within a York County water or sewer easement?: Yes, as long as it is not a permanent structure (building, house, garage, etc.). Fences erected within the water or sewer easement shall have gates in order for county vehicles and equipment to access the easement. Contact the York County Planning Department at 803-909-7200 (or visit the department's webpage) prior to building within the easement.

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Engineering - Utilities

1. Does York County serve my property with water and sewer utilities?

Seven different utility providers serve York County’s residents. Each serves a defined area of the county.

If your property is located in the dark blue area of the map (click the thumbnail to view the map at full size), please click here to submit a Water/Sewer Availability Inquiry to the York County Engineering Department.

If the property is located anywhere else - please refer to the contact list below for that utility provider’s contact information.

Name of Provider	Point of Contact	Position	Phone	Email
Clover	Mark Geouge	Public Works Director	(803) 222-7700	[email protected]
Fort Mill	Greg Rushing	Utilities Director	(803) 547-2034	[email protected]
Riverview	Sam Leslie	Director	(803) 547-2458	none
Rock Hill	Brian Long	Engineering	(803) 325-2694	[email protected]
Tega Cay	Phillip Jolley	Utilities Director	(803) 548-3514	[email protected]
York (city)	Ben Wright	Engineering	(803) 684-2341	[email protected]

2. Where can I find the water and sewer rates for York County?: Please click here for the current schedule of York County's water / sewer rates.

3. How can I get a fire hydrant flow test done for my project?: Apply here: Hydrant Flow Test Application

4. Whom do I speak to with questions about septic systems, or to obtain a septic permit?: South Carolina's Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is the state agency governing private septic systems. Please visit its webpage at : https://scdhec.gov/septictanks

5. How can I get my well water tested?: Please visit the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control's (SCDHEC) webpage at: https://scdhec.gov/BOW/private-drinking-water-wells/well-water-quality-testing-services

6. Are there any plans to extending water and sewer service to my area?: Extensions are made through either the York County Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) or developer-funded projects. For more information, call the Engineering Department at 803-684-8571, or email us at [email protected].

7. Once I connect to York County's public water system, can I continue to use my private well?: Yes, but the public system must be separate from the private system due to South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) regulations. For more information, contact the Engineering Department at 803-684-8571, or email us at [email protected].

8. Can I connect to York County's sewer facilities without connecting to the County's water facilities?: No. The York County Ordinance states that no connection can be made to the County's sewer system unless the applicant obtains all of its water from the County's water system.

9. How can I get on York County's bidder's list for water and sewer facility projects?: Please call the York County Procurement Department at 803-684-8520, or visit the department's webpage, for more information.

10. Can I build something within a York County water or sewer easement?: Yes, as long as it is not a permanent structure (building, house, garage, etc.). Fences erected within the water or sewer easement shall have gates in order for county vehicles and equipment to access the easement. Contact the York County Planning Department at 803-909-7200 (or visit the department's webpage) prior to building within the easement.