Resident Guide
Everything you need to know about living in Great Falls — your go-to resource for utilities, services, and community info.
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Set up water & sewer service
Contact the Chester Metropolitan District to establish your residential water and sewer account.
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Set up electricity service
Contact Duke Energy to set up or transfer your home's power service.
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Get your trash container
Town-supplied garbage containers are required ($16/month). Contact Public Works.
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Apply for any needed permits
Building permits, business licenses, and zoning variances are processed at Town Hall.
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Register to vote
Register or update your address with the SC Election Commission.
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Explore your community
Discover beautiful parks, trails, rapids, and local events.
Water & Sewer
- Billing managed by Chester Metropolitan District
- Pay bill & set up service: call (803) 385-5123
- Sewer backup emergencies: call (803) 377-3541 (CWR)
Trash & Recycling
$16/month · Town-supplied container required
Electricity & Power
- Service provided by Duke Energy
- Report outages: call (800) 769-3766
- 💡 Energy Saver Program: Free home assessments & up to $300 in free energy-saving products for homeowners/renters. Call (855) 754-0808
📞 Important Numbers
Emergency
911
Police · Fire · EMS
Town Hall
(803) 482-2055
Administration · General Info
Police (Non-Emergency)
(803) 482-2145
Reports · Questions
Fire Department
(803) 482-2122
Non-emergency · Burn permits
Public Works
(839) 263-0282
Water · Streets · Trash
Chester County Sheriff
(803) 385-5433
County law enforcement
🏛️ Town Hall
Address
810 Dearborn Street
Great Falls, SC 29055
Office Hours
Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 – 5:00 PM
🔗 Quick Resources
Permits & Licenses
Building permits, business licenses, zoning requests
Pay Bills & Fees
Hospitality tax, garbage fees, water bills
Job Opportunities
Current openings with the Town of Great Falls
Parks & Recreation
Trails, rapids, parks, and community events
Ordinances & Codes
Town ordinances, property standards, code enforcement
Report an Issue
Potholes, water leaks, streetlights, and more
Schools & Education
- Chester County School District → (opens in new tab)
- Great Falls is served by the Chester County School District, which includes elementary, middle, and high school options for families.
Voter Registration
Register to vote or update your address through the South Carolina Election Commission.
Register Online (opens in new tab)