MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — After days of disruption, water service across parts of Berkeley County and surrounding areas is back to normal, and officials say it’s now safe to drink.
The City of Goose Creek announced Friday morning that boil water advisories have officially been lifted after a second round of water quality tests passed all safety requirements.
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“There is also no longer a need to limit water use in your home or business,” city officials said, thanking residents for their patience during the weeklong ordeal.
Santee Cooper confirmed the results, saying the Lake Moultrie Regional Water System — which serves Goose Creek, Summerville Commissioners of Public Works, and portions of Berkeley County — has successfully passed all required water quality tests following repairs to a major pipeline.
The issue began Monday evening when a contractor, not affiliated with Santee Cooper, struck a 48-inch underground water main while operating in a utility easement without permission.
The break triggered widespread service interruptions and boil water advisories for thousands of customers across the region.
Crews from Santee Cooper, Berkeley County, the City of Goose Creek, Summerville, and Chandler Construction worked around the clock — spending much of two nights repairing the damaged line.
Officials said a temporary repair was completed Monday night, followed by a permanent fix Tuesday night.
“We understand this situation has created challenges for customers,” said Mike Finissi, Santee Cooper’s Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer. “We appreciate their patience through the repairs and follow-up testing that confirmed the water is safe to drink.”
By midweek, the system had been restored and entered a required testing phase. Initial results came back clear, and the final round of testing confirmed the system meets all state safety standards.
With the advisory now lifted, residents and businesses can resume normal water use.
Local leaders credited the swift, coordinated response between multiple agencies and crews — as well as the cooperation of residents — for helping bring the situation to a close.
“Most importantly, a huge thank you to our residents for your patience and cooperation this week,” Goose Creek officials said.
