News Release

Frequently Asked Questions on Walhalla Water Walhalla Water Quality and Water Meters (10/2/25) The City has received a number of questions about our water system over the past few months and our [...]

Walhalla, SC – The City of Walhalla is excited to receive approval on additional water and sewer work as part of $10 million water and sewer projects funded through SC Rural Infrastructure [...]

Walhalla, SC (September 12, 2025) – Walhalla Water today announced the first switch to newly installed water mains along South Tugaloo Street, part of $10 million water and sewer projects funded [...]

The City has received a number of questions about our water system over the past few months and our goal is to make sure that our citizens are informed. The best way to counter incorrect is with [...]

Walhalla SC – The City of Walhalla is pleased to appoint the very first Walhalla Economic Advisory Committee (WEAC). The purpose of this committee is to provide guidance and recommendations to [...]

The Walhalla Citizens’ Water Advisory Ad-hoc Committee will meet Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM, at 105 W South Broad Street. The agenda may be view here.  

Walhalla SC – The City of Walhalla announces the formation of an ad hoc committee, the Citizens’ Water Advisory Committee.  The committee will be asked to formulate a plan to improve [...]

Walhalla SC – Two rounds of laboratory tests confirm City water is clean and safe to drink. Walhalla Water has officially lifted the Boil Water Advisory for its customers. This follows the [...]

Walhalla SC – Repairs on the water main leak were completed Thursday evening by City water crews. This repair, combined with high water use, generated lower water levels in area tanks during [...]

Walhalla SC – On Thursday, July 31st, a water main leak was reported and City water crews responded to the issue, working diligently to repair line. This repair, combined with high water use, [...]

Walhalla SC – The first of two pumps removed for repair is back in operation. The contractors delivered the pump Thursday and worked with City Water and Facilities staff to reinstall it at the [...]

Walhalla SC – On June 30, Walhalla water officials discovered that a water pump supplying the Walhalla Pretreatment Water Plant had failed. Some weeks before, officials had determined that a [...]

Monday June 30, 2025 Attention Walhalla Water Customers: We are aware that many customers have experienced discoloration issues today. This is a result of an increase in manganese in the raw [...]

Walhalla SC – City Clerk Ashley Jones has submitted her resignation to City Council, effective July 3, 2025. Mrs. Jones joined the City of Wahalla in August 2000 and served seventeen years as the [...]

Walhalla, SC – The City of Walhalla ranks in the top 20 safest cities in South Carolina according to the Safewise Safest Cities in South Carolina 2025 report. Safewise rankings are based on [...]

Walhalla SC – Walhalla Water continues to meet regulations set by SCDES (SC Department of Environmental Services) and EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) regarding the safe consumption of [...]

The City of Walhalla Utilities Department has announced that the boil water advisory issued on March 20, 2025 for Fairfield Road, Earlestead Road, Forest Acres Circle, White Cut Road, Santeee [...]

Walhalla — At its January 21, 2025 meeting, Walhalla City Council approved an agreement to continue providing water service to the Town of West Union and authorized the City Administrator to [...]

Walhalla SC – Freezing temperatures can damage water pipes in homes and water distribution networks. The City of Walhalla Water Department offers the following guidelines to prepare for and [...]

Walhalla — Road conditions are worsening due to the sleet and freezing rain. Conditions are expected to continue through Friday night. Many roads will become impassable. All residents and [...]

Walhalla — City of Walhalla offices will be closed on Friday, January 10, 2025 due to the predicted winter weather event. Emergency response crews, including police, fire, streets & [...]

Walhalla Water Crews are scheduled to replace a water line valve on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 that will interrupt water service for Crystal Falls Road, Lakewood Drive and Bridgeport Drive, [...]

City of Walhalla September 1, 2024   Walhalla Unites in Recovery Efforts After Devastating Friday Storm: Power Restoration and Cleanup Underway  Walhalla, South Carolina – Our city is beginning [...]

The City of Walhalla City Council approved a Way Forward Water Strategy on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Noting that the Water System is a priority for everyone in the City’s government, Council gave [...]

The boil water advisory has been lifted for Taylor Road, Mountain Springs, Springbrook, Wade Taylor, Big Brown, Cranes Crossing, Country Junction and surrounding areas. Testing results indicate [...]

As of 9:00 AM on Wednesday, August 7th, the Walhalla Water Department has completed a water line repair in the Pickens Hwy, Christophers Road area off of North Highway 11. Affected areas are [...]

The boil water advisory has been lifted for the Medlin St, Walhalla Gardens, N Laurel St, N Poplar, Frank Martin, Bonnie Brae and surrounding areas. Bacteriological samples were collected and [...]

A boil water advisory is in effect for the next 48-hours for customers in the Medlin St, Walhalla Gardens, N Laurel St, N Poplar St, Frank Martin, Bonnie Brae AND surrounding areas. A main line [...]

Walhalla — The City of Walhalla Sanitation Department is pleased to announce that it has been awarded both a Solid Waste Grant and Used Oil Recycling Grant from The Office of Solid Waste [...]

N Hwy 11 Boil Water Advisory Lifted – July 15, 2024  The Walhalla Water Department advises the N Hwy 11 water customers that the boil water advisory has lifted. Bacteriological samples were [...]

The City of Walhalla Water Department has repaired the water line in the North Highway 11 area and water service is being restored. A boil water advisory is now in place to the affected areas. An [...]

The City of Walhalla Water Department is actively working on a water line repair in the North Highway 11 area. Repairs are expected to be completed today with water restored. A boil water [...]

July 6, 2024, 9:00 PM – The boil water advisory for the affected areas surrounding Avondale, Shrine Club, Alberts, Poplar Springs and Dickard Rd has been lifted. Samples have come back [...]

Outdoor Water Use Restriction Continues to Remain In Effect  Walhalla — The City of Walhalla is asking that water users continue to temporarily restrict their outdoor water use and to implement [...]

BOIL WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR AVONDALE, SHRINE CLUB, ALBERTS, POPLAR SPRINGS, DICKARD ROAD AND SURROUNDING AREAS, 7-4-24, 9:00 PM Water crews have restored service to the areas of Avondale, [...]

Water Restriction Update As of July 3, 2024, the City is requesting that residents continue to restrict their outdoor water irrigation use. Staff will reevaluate on Friday, July 5 and provide an [...]

Water Discoloration Update Our water crews continue to monitor, after the recent discoloration incident. We apologize for the frustration and concern this caused. If anyone is still experiencing [...]

June 27, 2024 Walhalla — The City of Walhalla is asking that water users temporarily restrict outdoor water use and implement water conservation measures. The City of Walhalla Water Department is [...]

Walhalla — The City of Walhalla is aware of the recent water discoloration; and our water crews have been diligently working to remediate this. The recent temperature inversion in Lake Keowee [...]

The City of Walhalla will hold second reading and a public hearing for the City of Walhalla’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 on June 18, 2024 at 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers, [...]

The City of Walhalla will be performing water system maintenance on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. The work is expected to begin at 8:00 AM, and continue until approximately 3:00 PM. During this [...]

WALHALLA – The City of Walhalla asks citizens to please be beware of third-party bill payment websites and apps that appear to be affiliated with the City. Be advised that third-party bill paying [...]

Walhalla — The City of Walhalla signed a purchase agreement for the long-anticipated community center this afternoon. City officials have been considering multiple properties over recent months. [...]

Walhalla — The Walhalla City Council met Tuesday, January 16, 2024 for its first regular Council meeting of the year. At this meeting, City Council approved the City Administrator to continue [...]

The City of Walhalla will no longer accept ACH/E-Payments for utility bills. Customers are still able to set up automatic draft payments or electronic check payment through their financial [...]

Walhalla — The City of Walhalla is now issuing building permits for work within City limits. Walhalla City Council recently adopted Ordinance 2023-16 establishing a building official and [...]

Walhalla — The long-awaited redesign of South Catherine Street to a one-way street with on-street parking will soon be a reality. Work will begin between September 25th and October 5th and be [...]

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on September 18, 2023 to hear the following item: A request for variance of minimum width and setbacks on N Church St. The meeting will be [...]

Walhalla City Council will hold a Public Hearing and 2nd Reading for Ordinance 2023-17 on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 5:30 PM. This proposed Ordinance was considered and amended on August 15, [...]

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on July 24, 2023 to hear the following item: A request for special exception to allow a manufactured home at Chris Ct. A request for special [...]

The City of Walhalla is updating its 20-year Comprehensive Plan and needs your help to shape our City’s future. Join us for one of our Open Houses to share your vision for Walhalla 2045. [...]

The City of Walhalla Recreation Department has announced the dates for skills evaluations and fittings for Fall Ball, Volleyball, Soccer, Football and Cheerleading. 2023 Schedule of Skills [...]

The City of Walhalla’s Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 10, 2023 to hear the following items: A request to rezone two parcels (TMS 500-16-01-005 and 500-06-01-007) [...]

The Municipal Code for the City of Walhalla is Now Available – at Your Fingertips! As part of the City’s overall efforts to improve services to our citizens, the City has put its complete [...]

The City of Walhalla is currently accepting applications for one seat on the Planning Commission. Responsibilities The Planning Commission is responsible for the preparation, revision and [...]

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on March 13, 2023 to hear the following items: An ordinance to establish a local historic property designation program and design review, and [...]

City offices will be closed Monday Feb 20. We will reopen on Tuesday Feb 21. Mondays sanitation route will be collected on Tuesday and Wednesday. All other routes should remain on schedule.  

The Walhalla Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 5:30 PM to hear the following: Request to appeal staff’s interpretation of the minimum [...]

Join us for a drop-in charrette at the Main Street Walhalla office (105 W South Broad St) on Saturday, January 28th from 10 AM to 12 Noon. The SC Chapter of the American Planning Association [...]

As a result of a large diameter pipe failure on S Hwy 11 the entire Walhalla water system has experienced low pressure. This has triggered a boil water advisory for all customers. We ask that you [...]

City hall will be closed on July 19, 2022 from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm for staff training.  We apologize for the closure but it is necessary for us to learn how to better serve you.

July 4 2022 and Independence Fest Schedule

CITY OF WALHALLA SC MEMORIAL DAY MAY 30 GARBAGE PICK UP SCHEDULE MONDAY MEMORIAL DAY MAY 30 TRASH WILL BE PICKED UP ON TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY MAY 31 and JUNE 1 PLEASE HAVE ROLL CART OUT BY 7am ON [...]

Greenway Update

Walhalla Celebrates Arbor Day 

Press release concerning hydrant flushing

CITY HALL CLOSED FOR GOOD FRIDAY (Walhalla, SC) April 13, 2022. The City of Walhalla announces its closure of city offices Friday. City offices and City Hall will be closed on Friday April 15, [...]

Currently all phone lines are back working at City Hall.  Previous left voicemails may not have been recorded or are inaccessible.  One trash truck has been brought back in service and is [...]

April 5, 2022.  We currently have 2 trash trucks down experiencing engine issues. We are working to get them back in service and trash collection caught up. Plans are to work over today and [...]

Special called meeting Mar 7 2022

Adjusted utility bill dates for March

Notice of Modified Operations for Presidents Day

January 18 2022 Two Hour Delay

The City of Walhalla will modify its operations for Christmas and New Years.

Notice of sidewalk closure 

Notice of Council Meeting Change from City Hall to WPAC 101 W N Broad St for Dec 21, 2021 Meeting   

Debit Cards Now Incur Fees

NOTICE OF CALLED COUNCIL MEETING ON DEC 7 2021 AT CITY HALL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE REGULAR SCHEDULED COMMITTEE MEETING AT 530 PM. AGENDA WILL BE PUBLISHED LATER THIS WEEK.

Thanksgiving 2021 City Operations Modifications City offices will be CLOSED November 25-26, 2021, for the observance of Thanksgiving.  City offices will reopen at 8:30 AM on Monday November 29, [...]

City operations will be closed to observe Veterans Day on Thursday, November 11, 2021. Normal operations will resume on Friday November 12, 2021.   City Hall will be closed on Thursday and reopen [...]

Press Release for extension of penalty window.  

Stumphouse Park Closure Sept 14, 2021.  See press release for details.

News release rescinding boil water advisory

Press release contains information for boil water advisory.

News Release for modified trash and city hall schedule     

The boil water notice for the affected parts of the water system has been repealed.  See Press Release for details.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 8, 2020 WALHALLA, SC – In response to the hardships that its small businesses are facing, the City of Walhalla has announced it will be accepting applications [...]

January 28, 2019 The City of Walhalla provides water service to over 7,000 customers encompassing a territory of 66 square miles. The City has been providing water service to customers for nearly [...]