Where is Spartanburg Water System?

In Spartanburg County, South Carolina (SC). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Spartanburg Water System?

5 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Spartanburg Water System?

EIA-860M names Spartanburg Commissioners PW as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Spartanburg Water System LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Spartanburg Commissioners PW here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Spartanburg Water System LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Spartanburg Water System still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Spartanburg Water System

Spartanburg Water System is a 5 MW oil-fired power plant in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, operated by Spartanburg Commissioners PW. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1926 and 2025.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 5.3 MW; 5.3 MW net summer
Generating units: 4
In service: 1926–2025
EIA plant ID: 54675

Where it is

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County: Spartanburg County, South Carolina
Coordinates: 35.1103, -81.9675
Balancing authority: DUK
Sector: Commercial Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Spartanburg Commissioners PW
Primary energy source: Petroleum
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating (2) · Standby/Backup (2)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Petroleum 4 MW, Hydro 1 MW. It is filed here under Petroleum, the source with the most capacity.

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Spartanburg Water System: FAQ

Where is Spartanburg Water System?: In Spartanburg County, South Carolina (SC). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Spartanburg Water System?: 5 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Spartanburg Water System?: EIA-860M names Spartanburg Commissioners PW as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Spartanburg Water System LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Spartanburg Commissioners PW here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Spartanburg Water System LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Spartanburg Water System still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.