PSD mourns loss of Bob Davis
The PSD’s Bob Davis, our Recycled Water Services Supervisor, passed away unexpectedly in his home on the morning of August 29, 2021, at the age of 68. He will be greatly missed for his unique sense of humor, strong work ethic, and immense care for his family, friends, and coworkers. He will be remembered as […]
PSD earns 11th straight financial reporting award
Hilton Head Public Service District (PSD) has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association. This is the PSD’s 11th consecutive year receiving the award. It is “the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant […]
Water-efficient landscape display coming to Port Royal
Port Royal is planning to create a native-plant demonstration project at its Arboretum off Fort Walker Drive to help promote water-efficient landscape concepts. Lyn Taylor of Reflection Design & Landscapes has created a site plan for the Arboretum that features a wide array of South Carolina native plants. Hilton Head Island typically sees 40-60% of […]
Hilton Head PSD’s Launches “Connect Now” Campaign to Urge Remaining Customers to Connect to Sewer
Hilton Head Public Service District (PSD) has connected 95% of their customers’ homes in north- and mid-island to the public sewer system. The nearly 1,000 remaining customers left are still using septic systems, which could pose public health and environmental problems for homeowners, tenants, and neighbors. To learn more or to contact the PSD about […]
New Fire Hydrants Installed to Offer Greater Protection in Hilton Head Neighborhoods
With the installation of 10 new fire hydrants and associated water main upgrades over the last two years, residents in some Hilton Head Island neighborhoods have better protection for their homes in case of fire. “We partnered with the Hilton Head Public Service District (PSD) three years ago to install fire hydrants in various areas […]
Hilton Head PSD’s saltwater intrusion response featured in University of Maryland project
Hilton Head PSD and the island’s response to the ongoing issue of saltwater intrusion in our fresh groundwater aquifer was featured in a recent project by the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism at the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism. The project, entitled “Saltwater Invasion,” covers an array of topics related to saltwater […]
Hilton Head PSD Aquifer Storage & Recovery Facility to be featured in UNESCO publication
Hilton Head PSD’s Aquifer Storage & Recovery (ASR) Facility is one of 28 projects worldwide selected by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as global great examples of Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR). The projects are being featured in an upcoming UNESCO publication entitled Managing Aquifer Recharge: A Showcase for Resilience and Sustainability. The […]
PSD Water Quality Laboratory recognized as Laboratory of Excellence
Hilton Head Public Service District’s (PSD) Water Quality Laboratory has once again been recognized as a Laboratory of Excellence as part of its annual certification by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). The independent agency that conducts DHEC’s certification recognized the PSD lab “achieving 100% acceptable data” in a group of 570 […]
Hilton Head PSD Earns MarCom Gold Award for Website
Hilton Head Public Service District’s (PSD) website, www.hhpsd.com, has received a Gold Award in government digital media for website design by MarCom. MarCom Awards recognize the outstanding achievement by creative professionals involved in the concept, direction, design, and production of marketing and communication materials and programs. Entries come from corporate marketing and communication departments, advertising […]
Hilton Head PSD earns EPA WaterSense Excellence Award
Hilton Head Public Service District (PSD) has earned the 2020 Excellence in Education and Outreach Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program. The PSD earned the award for its efforts to inform and educate customers about water efficiency and environmental sustainability programs. “Hilton Head PSD has done a great job of amplifying WaterSense […]
