OKATIE and HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (October 13, 2026) – Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority (BJWSA), Hilton Head Public Service District (HHPSD) and Broad Creek Public Service District (BCPSD) will temporarily change drinking water treatment methods and flush water lines throughout their service areas for a four-week period starting October 16, 2026. The change is part of the routine maintenance program for the utilities’ water distribution systems. There will be no interruption in service related to this program.
Customers can use their water as normal but may notice a slight chlorine taste or smell in the tap water from October 16 through November 13. Customers may also notice brief discoloration in the tap water as the result of lines being flushed. If water appears discolored, customers should run cold water for a few minutes. If discoloration persists for more than ten minutes, BJWSA customers can call (843) 987-9200, Hilton Head PSD customers can call (843) 681-5525 and Broad Creek PSD customers should call (843) 785-7582. In addition, the following wholesale customers will be affected: Callawassie, Moss Creek (Water Oak Utilities), Warsaw-Eustis-Oaks, Harbor Island, Fripp Island and the military facilities. Contact your designated utility with any questions.
Customers who are especially sensitive to the taste or smell of chlorine can keep an open container of drinking water in their refrigerator to allow the chlorine to dissipate. Water stored in refrigerated containers should be changed weekly.
