The Dorchester County Water & Sewer Department provides water and sewer to certain areas within Dorchester County.

To start service at an existing address, please complete the Start Service form. 

Note: To avoid a delay in service, please make sure the application has been submitted/received by the Water & Sewer Department at least one (1) business day prior to the desired service start date.

For information about service for new construction, visit the Developers, Engineers and Contractors page.

Work Orders

Below is a list of work orders that can be requested by emailing the Department. Just click on the request, fill out the form and click send.

• Request Service Availability
• Request Sewer Inspection
• Install water meter

Forms can be returned to the Department by:

• Email to waterandsewer@DorchesterCountySC.gov
• Mail to 235 Deming Way Summerville, South Carolina 29483
• Fax to (843) 563-0347 or (843) 832-0347

For work requests not listed above and/or emergency situations, please contact our office at (843) 832-0075.

Note: All calls received after office hours, weekends and holidays will be directed to an answering service that will notify the appropriate Water & Sewer personnel.