About SCWA
The Sumter County Water Authority currently provides water to approximately 3800 customers, as well as sells water to the City of Cuba, North Choctaw, Choctaw-Edna Water Authority and maintains connections with the Pickens County Water Authority, and the Cities of York and Livingston for emergency purposes. The Sumter County Water Authority maintains 8 water tanks with a total storage capacity of 1,875,000 gallons of water. This intricate distribution system is interconnected by approximately 1000 miles of water lines and mains. SCWA maintains three wells which produces all of the water consumed by its many customers.
The Sumter County Water Authority is governed by a Board of Directors composed of three members. Each Board member serves a 6 year term. Members are appointed by the Sumter County Board of Commissioners. The terms are staggered to avoid having any two member's term beginning and ending simultaneously. The Board of Directors is made up of a Chairman, Vice Chairman and Board Member.
The Sumter County Water Authority Manager is selected by the Board of Directors and serves at the pleasure of the Board. The Board approves the Annual Budget and establishes the billing rates and fees for the operation of the Authority. The Manager has the responsibility of administering all daily operations in accordance with the established policies and executes the budget as approved and adopted by the Board of Directors.
SCWA BOARD MEMBERS:
Mr. Cecil Collins - Chairman
Mr. David Jones – Member
Mr. David Edmonds – Member
SCWA STAFF:
Manager
Mrs. Shirley A. Peeler
Customer Service Representatives
Mrs. Debbie Jones
Ms. Emily Young
Maintenance & Field Operations
Mr. Simon Harrison, Jr. – Maintenance Supervisor
Mr. Michael Lard – Water Operator
Mr. David Bryant – Water Operator
Mr. Israel R. Moore - Water Operator
Mr. Otis Russell, Jr. – Facility & Grounds Maintenance
The Sumter County Water Authority is governed by a Board of Directors composed of three members. Each Board member serves a 6 year term. Members are appointed by the Sumter County Board of Commissioners. The terms are staggered to avoid having any two member's term beginning and ending simultaneously. The Board of Directors is made up of a Chairman, Vice Chairman and Board Member.
The Sumter County Water Authority Manager is selected by the Board of Directors and serves at the pleasure of the Board. The Board approves the Annual Budget and establishes the billing rates and fees for the operation of the Authority. The Manager has the responsibility of administering all daily operations in accordance with the established policies and executes the budget as approved and adopted by the Board of Directors.
SCWA BOARD MEMBERS:
Mr. Cecil Collins - Chairman
Mr. David Jones – Member
Mr. David Edmonds – Member
SCWA STAFF:
Manager
Mrs. Shirley A. Peeler
Customer Service Representatives
Mrs. Debbie Jones
Ms. Emily Young
Maintenance & Field Operations
Mr. Simon Harrison, Jr. – Maintenance Supervisor
Mr. Michael Lard – Water Operator
Mr. David Bryant – Water Operator
Mr. Israel R. Moore - Water Operator
Mr. Otis Russell, Jr. – Facility & Grounds Maintenance