Taste and Odor Issue
Update – January 5:
Our drinking water professionals are continuing to address the unpleasant taste and odor issue caused by historically high levels of MIB, a naturally occurring compound associated with algae, in our drinking water reservoirs.
Our Lakes
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Our Lakes
Lake Bowen
Along with providing an adequate water supply, Lake Bowen offers many recreational activities like boating and fishing.
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Lake Blalock
Visitors can enjoy Lake Blalock Park, offering picnic pavilions, a dock for fishing, a boat ramp, and the Lake Blalock Warden’s Office.
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Municipal Reservoir #1
Municipal Reservoir #1 is Spartanburg Water's primary drinking water reservoir and is the final line of natural filtration for settling and sedimentation.
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Lake Alerts
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Community Resources
319 Grant Projects
319 Grants are awarded to fund projects that are intended to help reduce pollutants in an area of a watershed that will help lead to measurable water quality improvements. The grants are funded from an annual grant allocation from the EPA under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act.
Lake Wardens & Watershed Team
Our Wardens are commissioned law enforcement officers who patrol our reservoirs, property and parks to ensure safety and compliance of all applicable local, state and federal regulations. The Watershed team is responsible for performing all activities related to permitting around the reservoirs, buffer management, watershed outreach and related programs, as well as ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations.
Pavilion #1: Special Event Facility
Pavilion #1 is a lodge-style, special event facility. The building will accommodate up to 125 guests, and has a kitchen equipped with a refrigerator and microwave, restrooms and a large meeting space with a stone fireplace. Fifteen round tables (five feet in diameter) and 125 chairs are included in the rental fee for the facility.
Rental Fees
- $450, plus a $100 refundable damage deposit. Rental fee allows the reserving party to use the facility from 10 a.m.-12 a.m. (midnight).
- The full reservation fee of $550 must be paid at the time of reservation. The $100 deposit will be refunded provided all rules have been followed and no damage occurs during the rental time.
Please review Pavilion #1 Rules and Guidelines below, effective October 1, 2018, for use of Pavilion #1 prior to reserving.
Pavilion #1 Rules and Guidelines
Please complete the form below to request Pavilion #1. A Customer Experience team member will call you within 48 business hours to confirm your request and collect payment.
