Water and Sewer Authorities
Commissioners of Public Works (CPW)
103 St. Philip Street
Charleston, SC 29403
or
6296 Rivers Avenue (Suite 104)
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 727-6800
http://www.charlestoncpw.com/
North Charleston Sewer District:
7225 Stall Rd.
North Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 764-3072
http://www.ncsd-sc.com/
Surrounding Areas of Charelston:
Mount Pleasant, SC
North Charleston, SC
Hanahan, SC
Goose Creek, SC
Ladson, SC
Summerville, SC
Beaufort, SC
Georgetown, SC
Hilton Head Island, SC
Orangeburg, SC
Wilmington Island, GA
Sumter, SC
Rincon, GA
Socastee, SC
Savannah, GA
Charleston AFB, SC
Folly Beach, SC
Isle Of Palms, SC
Johns Island, SC
Sullivans Island, SC
Wadmalaw Island, SC
Ravenel, SC.
ZIP Codes of Charleston:
Charleston, SC Has 16 ZIP Codes
29401, 29402, 29403, 29406, 29407, 29409, 29412, 29413, 29414, 29416, 29417, 29422, 29423, 29424, 29425,
29492
Charleston Mayor Contact:
Joseph P. Riley, Jr
Mayor
P. O. Box 652
Charleston, SC 29402
rileyj@charleston-sc.gov
Contact a professional, certified specialist to safely clean up the problem.
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We understand that you are concerned
about not only your own safety, but also
the safety of your possessions. Follow
these initial steps to limit the amount of
risk to which you are exposed.
Do not expose yourself to the
potentially dangerous environment.
Call 843-972-4200 for help.
Limit further damage before the
cleanup company arrives.
Charleston, SC
Do not turn on your ceiling fan.
Turn off your Central Heat or Air Conditioning.
DO NOT EXPOSE YOURSELF TO THE POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
Do not touch any sewage or contaminated water.
Do not attempt to clean any electric appliances.
Do not eat or drink in the affected area.
While around sewage, do not touch your eyes, mouth, ears, or nose.
Avoid cross-contamination.
Do not touch overhead or other pipes while standing on wet surface.
Do not walk on contaminated surfaces.
LIMIT FURTHER DAMAGE BEFORE THE WATER CLEANUP COMPANY ARRIVES.
CONTACT A PROFESSIONAL TO CLEAN UP YOUR WATER SPILL
Your sewage cleanup company is on the way.
Turn off you’re A/C if you haven’t done it yet.
Ensure that children, elderly, people with weakened immune system, and pets are at a safe distance.
Do not try to turn off circuit breakers in the affected area, nor unplug and
remove electrical appliances. There is risk of electrical shock.
Take pictures electronics (TV’s and computers)
Do not remove furniture and other affected items.
Immediately after taking the first precautionary steps and ensuring the safety of your family and
pets, call for professional help. Here is a list of professionals you may need to contact:
1) Sewage Repair Plumber
2) Septic Tank Cleanup Company
3) City’s Sewer Department or Department Of Water Management Emergency Line
4) Sewage Damage Mitigation Company
If you have experienced sewage backup resulting from septic tank
overflow, call your local septic cleanup company and water damage
mitigation company. In cases of toilet overflow, call a plumber. If city
sewer is involved, then call the city’s Sewer Department or Water
Works Department. Most government departments have an 24-7
emergency line you can call and ask for immediate assistance.
Oftentimes, homeowners know what caused water damage, and can determine whether to call a
plumber or the city sewer emergency line. At the same time and prior to calling your insurance
company, it is a good idea to call water damage mitigation company.
Most will not charge a fee (please inquire prior to giving your address). A certified water damage
mitigation specialist is usually able to estimate the scope of work and let you know the approximate
cost of mitigating your sewage damage.
843-972-4200
Three Steps to a Successful Water Cleanup:
Do not attempt cleaning yourself.
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Charleston Water Department Contact:
Laura S. Cabiness, P.E.
Director
75 Calhoun Street, 3rd Floor
Charleston, SC 29401
Phone 843-724-3754
Fax 843-973-7261
cabinessl@charleston-sc.gov
"Stormwater fees are used for maintenance, repair, management, operation, improvement, planning, engineering,
construction and administration of the stormwater drainage system..." Read More
Facts About Charleston, SC:
According to the 2010 United States Census Bureau the population of Charleston, South Carolina is estimated at
350, 209 people. The land area of Charleston, South Carolina is 916.09 square miles. The population density of
Charleston, South Carolina is estimated to be 382.3 people per square mile.
Sewage backing up into the bathtub is one of the most unpleasant things a homeowner may discover upon
entering a finished basement or first floor bathroom. Bathtub filling with sewage usually happens when your septic
system fails and sewage that is supposed to flow into the septic tank backs up into the lowest level of your home
overflowing bathtubs and toilets Bathtub sewage backup may also happen if your main drain is blocked. Bathtub
Sewage Overflow can be quickly handled by Sewage Damage Cleanup & Repair specialists.
Do not flush or run water anywhere in the house. If you decide to use buckets to extract sewage from bathtub, do
NOT pour it into the sink! If you poured drain cleaner chemicals into your tub and it didn't help, always remember:
they are highly toxic! Use caution and always warn plumber if you tried using drain cleaner chemicals lately.
Sewage Backup Charleston SC:

Toilet Overflow Charleston SC:
Toilet Overflow is one of the common causes of residential sewage damage. Toilet overflow is usually a result of a
septic backup or a blocked drain.
Avoid septic system failure by performing regular maintenance and avoid drain blockage by not flushing items such
as sanitary wipes, cat litter, condoms and other things that are not intended to be flushed and you will not have
overflowing toilet.
If you believe your toilet is about to overflow (raising sewage water in the toilet bowl), you can prevent devastating
sewage damage or limit sewage contamination by following these steps quickly:
Take the toilet tank lid off and plug the rubber flapper valve into the drain leading to the toilet. Then lift up the floater
to stop water from entering the toilet tank and lock it in this position. Reach down and close toilet water supply valve.
Call the plumber.
If you noticed toilet overflow too late and sewage has already spilled on the floor, that means area is contaminated.
Based on what materials have been touched by sewage, you may need to have them removed. If the contaminated
area is small 1-2 square feet, hard (tile) and you cleaned sewage up and disinfected the area immediately (wear
gloves), you may not need to call water and sewage damage restoration experts. Just the plumber.
However, if you didn't notice overflowing toilet and the toilet overflow affected area is medium to large or if the
material is porous (carpet, vinyl, linoleum) or sewage sat there for longer than about 10-20 mins, you need to call
sewage damage restoration company to clean it up. Sewage damage experts usually will arrive quickly and come
prepared. Ask the sewage restoration technician what should be done and discuss options of filing insurance claim
or paying out of pocket.
Cleaning technicians should normally remove the contaminated materials that can not be disinfected in place
following the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration standards, apply anti-microbial solution that kills
bacteria, parasites, mold & mildew, steam and dry the area.
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Sewer Backup Repair Charleston, SC:
Sewer backup can cause damage to your property. Sewer backup repair is one category of repair that should be
handled by a certified mitigation company. Rely on a certified water damage repair company to fix any damage
caused by sewer backup repair.
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Water Cleanup Charleston SC:
Many homeowners and occupants will have to deal with a water clean up situation while in their home. Most times
water that needs to be cleaned up will be the result of something small like a leaky pipe, or a small water spill.
Sometimes, however, a water cleanup will be large. In these cases the result of the water on the floor is usually
a hot water tank that has a leaking valve, or worse a busted water line in the house. In these cases, it is more
than appropriate to hire a water cleanup company to help with you water cleanup. The water cleanup
company listed on this page is a certified, professional water mitigation company. They are prepared and ready
to aid you in your water cleanup.
Water Extraction Charleston, SC, Sewage Removal Charleston, SC
"In many cases rainwater looks just like sewage..."
Call for Immediate Assistance
Water removal is one of those few things that should only be done by a professional water removal company.
However, Google search for the term ‘water removal Charleston SC' does not yield many useful results to choose
from: waste management companies, dumpster rental, and medical waste disposal service companies can not and
will not be able to remove water and perform proper mitigation.
Who is responsible for Water Clean Up?
Settling for a neighbor who will shovel out the sewage waste or renting a WetVac are not good options either. Please
continue searching for a water removal and clean up company that is certified in water damage restoration or use
the company listed on this page. When selecting your water removal professional, make sure to ask if they are
certified in water damage restoration. Most importantly, remember to stay safe and act immediately!
Water Clean Up, Sewage Cleanup: Oftentimes, homeowners experiencing water
damage are not sure who to call for help because they do not know whether the
problem occurred inside their plumbing system or in the main sewer line.
Determining who is responsible for water clean up can save you thousands of
dollars in water removal and restoration bills. It can also prevent your
homeowners insurance premiums from going up. If water damage occurred due
to fault on behalf of the city, then the clean up cost is likely to be paid for by the city.
Water Clean Up, Water Cleanup: In situations where the homeowner is
responsible (failure to properly maintain, negligence, regular break), you may have
to pay out of pocket. In some cases water clean up costs may be covered by your
homeowners insurance.
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Flood Damage Charleston SC:
Flood damage and water damage can be a homeowner’s worst nightmare! However, if one is properly insured,
such an experience can be a lot less stressful when repairing the flood damage. Successful flood damage and
water damage preparation includes knowing the difference between flood damage, and that of water damage.
Flooding can be classified as the “rising and overflowing of water onto normally dry land. Where as water
damage occurs when water damages your home before it actually comes in contact with the ground. While most
homeowner’s insurance policies cover water damage, they do not cover flood damage. Therefore, one should
acquire a flood damage insurance policy. A basic flood damage insurance provides coverage up to the policy
maximum for flood damage.
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