James Island Public Service District

Monday, September 13, 2021 @ 6:30 pm – Administrative Committee
Monday, September 13, 2021 @ 7:30 pm – Wastewater Committee
Monday, September 27, 2021 @ 7:00 pm – Regular

NEW TEMPORARY MEETING LOCATION:

James Island Town Hall
1122 Dills Bluff Road
James Island, SC 29412

The above meetings are open to the public; however, we will be practicing social distancing to prevent the potential spread of COVID-19. Citizens may continue to submit written public comments via email to jipsdinfo@jipsd.org or by mail to JIPSD Commission, PO Box 12140, Charleston, SC 29422-2140. Comments will be distributed to the Commission.

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

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/.