Utilities Department
Joe Nichols, Director .JPG)
101 Sharpe Avenue
P.O. Box 987
Union, SC 29379
Phone: 864.429.1721
Fax: 864.429.1782
E-mail: jnichols@cityofunion.org
Administrative Assistant:
Mary Jo Sanders
101 Sharpe Avenue
P.O. Box 987
Union, SC 29379
Phone: 864-429-1721
Fax: 864-429-1782
E-mail: msanders@cityofunion.org
The City of Union Utility Department is divided into five divisions:
Each division supervisor reports to the Utility Department Director.
Citizens can apply for connection of services and pay all utility bills in the Finance Department at City Hall, located at 101 Sharpe Avenue in downtown Union. A convenient drive-thru window is available to make payments.
FOR UTILITY BILLING INFORMATION, CALL (864) 429-1717 MON-FRI 8:30AM-5:00PM.
FOR EMERGENCY OR AFTER HOURS, CALL (864) 429-1707.
Support Services Division
405 Calhoun Street
Union, SC 29379
Phone: 864.429.1708
This division consists of five (5) employees: a Maintenance Technician, Service Locator, Warehouseman, GIS Technician, and Warehouse/Procurement Agent.
The division provides purchasing technical and construction services for the City as a whole. Services include purchasing, inventory control, maintenance and calibration of all utilities' control equipment.
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Water Division
101 Sharpe Avenue
Union, SC 29379
Phone: 864-429-1717
This division consists of fourteen (14) employees: a Water Plant Supervisor, a Construction and Maintenance Supervisor, Assistant C/M Supervisor, Serviceman, four Heavy Equipment Operators, and six Water Plant Operators.
The division provides for the operation, construction and maintenance of the City's water distribution system. Service is provided to approximately 6,100 customers. Service is also provided to five rural water companies through master meters for each company.
Water Science Questionnaire:
https://water.usgs.gov/edu/activity-percapita.html
Click on the links below to view more Water information:
Water Rates
Water Conservation
2014 Consumer Confidence Report - Water Quality Results
2015 Consumer Confidence Report - Water Quality Results
2016 Consumer Confidence Report - Water Quality Results
2017 Consumer Confidence Report - Water Quality Results
2018 Consumer Confidence Report - Water Quality Results
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Wastewater Division
101 Sharpe Avenue
Union, SC 29379
Phone: 864-429-1717
This division consists of five (5) employees: a Wastewater Plant Supervisor, and four (4) full-time Wastewater Plant Operators.
The division provides for the operation and maintenance of the Tosch Wastewater Treatment Plant, fourteen (14) Pumping Stations and 105 miles of Wastewater Collector system.
Click on the links below to view the Wastewater Rates:
Wastewater Rate Schedule A
Wastewater Rate Schedule B
City of Union SC Sewer Use Ordinance
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Gas Division
101 Sharpe Avenue
Union, SC 29379
Phone: 864-429-1717
This division consists of ten (10) employees: a Construction and Maintenance Supervisor, an Assistant C/M Supervisor, five (5) Heavy Equipment Operators, one Welder, a Measurement and Control Dispatcher, and a Gas Dispatcher/Serviceman.
The division provides for the operations, construction and maintenance of the City's Gas Distribution System. Service provided to approximately 6,500 customers located in Union and Spartanburg counties. Gas is purchased from Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Corporation and Dominion Carolina Gas Transmission. The system is comprised of approximately 421 miles of distribution piping.
Click on the links below to learn more about each subject:
Gas Rates Schedule A
Gas Rates Schedule B
HOW CAN YOU PREVENT GAS EMERGENCIES?
WHAT IS NATURAL GAS?
HOW SAFE IS NATURAL GAS?
Natural Gas Rebate
Natural Gas - The Key to a Secure & Independent Energy Future
Excess Flow Valve Notification
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Electric Division
101 Sharpe Avenue
Union, SC 29379
Phone: 864-429-1717
This division consists of eight (8) employees: a Construction and Maintenance Supervisor, Assistant C/M Supervisor, five (5) Linemen, and a Customer Service Representative.
The division provides for the operation, construction and maintenance of the City's electric distribution system. Service is provided both inside and outside the corporate limits to approximately 7,000 customers. Wholesale power is purchased from Lockhart Power Company through a billing arrangement with the Piedmont Municipal Power Agency (PMPA).
Click on the following links to view:
Residential Electric Rates
Residential All Electric Rates
Church Electric Rates
Commercial Electric Rates
Industrial Electric Rates
Underground Electrical Residential Service
Security Light Rate Schedule
Everyday Energy Conservation Tips
Winter Energy Conservation Tips
Summer Energy Conservation Tips
Energy Conservation
Public Notice
PURCHASE POWER ADJUSTMENT
On January 1, 2009, Lockhart Power Company entered into a new contract with Duke Power. Since the City of Union purchases power directly from Lockhart this contract between Lockhart and Duke will affect the monthly wholesale bill the City receives from Lockhart. To offset any increases or decreases in power cost the City is implementing a Purchased Power Adjustment (PPA). The PPA will be reflected on your monthly bill.
Should you have any questions, please call the City of Union
at 864-429-1717.
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