Power Outage Disrupts Water Service in Walhalla, South Carolina
A power outage at the Highway 11 Pump Station in Walhalla, South Carolina, is causing temporary loss of water service and low water pressure for customers in several surrounding areas, including Oconee Station Road and Pickett Post Road. Crews are…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 20, 2026 —
A power outage at the Highway 11 Pump Station in Walhalla, South Carolina, has led to temporary disruptions in water service and low water pressure for numerous customers.
The outage, which occurred at the essential pump station, is affecting residents and businesses in several surrounding areas. Specifically, customers located on Oconee Station Road and Pickett Post Road are experiencing the loss of water service or significantly reduced water pressure.
Emergency crews have been dispatched and are actively working on the scene to address the power issue and restore normal water service as quickly as possible. The exact cause of the power outage at the Highway 11 Pump Station was not immediately available.
The duration of the service interruption is currently unknown. Residents experiencing issues are advised to monitor local updates for further information regarding the restoration of water service. The affected utility has not provided an estimated time for when service will be fully restored.
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