Port Wentworth Promise Keeping Plans in Motion

By: Scott Lorenza

Port Wentworth City Council addressed the next steps for ClearWater Solutions plan to address issues and complaints regarding their service to the City and residents of Port Wentworth, in the November 2022 City Council meeting.

ClearWater Solutions’ CEO, Steve Cawood, explained that he has never been in a situation like this, he apologized and stated that ClearWater Solutions would like to make this right. He said that the wastewater treatment plant has tight limits due to the proximity of the Savannah River, and there have been some issues with equipment as well. He also said, that he would like to correct the fine issues past and present, as well as help correct the violations.

City Council Member Stephens, asked when ClearWater was going to have people dedicated to work for Port Wentworth, and what was the hiring process. Cawood informed Council that they have a vigorous HR process. He went on to say that his first concern was ensuring that they are compliant and working to fix all issues.

In the December 1, 2022, Port Wentworth City Council meeting, a motion was made, seconded and approved, to unanimously to purchase a Rebuild of the Wastewater Treatment Facility Effluent Pump and Motor with Goforth Williamson, Inc. The City Manager explained that this was one of the high-priced repairs that needed to be done at the waste-water treatment plant.