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What to H₂know about our drinking water

Why Greenville’s drinking water is some of the best in the US
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As we celebrate Greenville’s beverages and beverage community during Drink Up, today we’re honoring — arguably — Greenville’s best drink: water.

Today, Greenville Water serves 500,000+ residents in the Upstate and sources from three reservoirs: Table Rock Reservoir, North Saluda Reservoir, and Lake Keowee.

According to the 2022 Water Quality Report, Greenville water meets Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards and has won multiple “Best Taste” awards.

Did you know?

  • The Greenville Watersheds are virtually 100% forested with 100+ miles of permanent streams. Public access to these lands is restricted, which is why Greenville Water is nationally known for providing some of the purest and best-tasting drinking water in the country.
  • The Greenville Watersheds house a diverse wildlife including bats, the pickerel frog, common raven, black bear, wood rat, green salamander, and the peregrine falcon (which is federally threatened).
  • There are currently 16 known species of fish and possibly up to 28 others that thrive in these clear cool waters including brook trout, rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, bream, crappie, pumpkinseed, redear sunfish, and bluegill.
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Learn how water flows through Greenville at the Roper Mountain Science Center. | Photos by GVLtoday

We learned these facts at the Roper Mountain Science Center’s exhibit “Our Water Story.” Stop by for hands-on learning with Greenville Water and ReWa during Summer Adventure, which ends Saturday, July 29. As fall rolls around, you can visit during Afternoon Explorations beginning Wednesday, September 13.

What events trickled down in years past for our water to be the best?

Click the button below for the pivotal moments that made Greenville’s water what it is today.
A hydrated history lesson
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Events
Monday, July 24
  • Summer Movie Night | Monday, July 24 | 6 p.m. | Yee-Haw Brewing Co., 307 E. McBee Ave., Ste. C, Greenville | Free entry | Catch “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure” on the big screen.
  • Books Over Drinks with Adrienne Brodeur | Monday, July 24 | 7:30-9 p.m. | M. Judson Booksellers, 130 S. Main St., Ste. 200, Greenville | $35 | Spend the evening with Adrienne Brodeur as she speaks about her book “Little Monsters.”
Tuesday, July 25
  • “SIX” | Tuesday, July 25-Sunday, July 30 | Times vary | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $35-$115 | From Tudor queens to pop icons, the six wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a celebration of 21st-century girl power.
  • Wine and Cheese Pairing Night | Tuesday, July 25 | 7-10 p.m. | Cartwright Food Hall, 215 Trade St., Greer | Enjoy a wine and cheese pairing and Charcuterie boards provided by White Wine and Butter.
Wednesday, July 26
  • Trivia | Wednesday, July 26 | 7-9 p.m. | Southernside Brewing Co., 25 Delano Dr., Greenville | Free entry | Test your knowledge with a craft brew in hand for a chance to win prizes.
Calendar of events here
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Health

Get walk-in care at Prisma Health’s orthopedic same-day clinic
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No appointment is needed for most conditions, and most insurance plans are accepted. | Photo provided by Prisma Health
There you were, killing it — and then a strain, sprain, or injury stopped everything. Whether a child athlete, adult runner, or someone experiencing an unexpected injury up to two weeks prior, Prisma Health has Greenvillians covered with a comprehensive, walk-in urgent orthopedic care clinic — no appointment needed and no referral required.

The Steadman Hawkins Injury and Fracture Treatment (SHIFT) Clinic’s expert orthopedic physicians (read: the same sports medicine physicians who treat Greenville Drive’s elite athletes) can treat:
  • Sprains
  • Strains
  • Simple fractures
  • Acute sports medicine injuries
With an appointment, the clinic can additionally treat ongoing conditions like back pain, chronic joint pain, post-operative concerns, workers’ compensation injuries, and more.

While head injuries and concussions should be treated at the nearest emergency facility, the SHIFT Clinic gives its patients and athletes of all levels a specialized + same-day injury treatment option — so you can get back to what you want to do faster.
Know where to go (before it happens)
News Notes
Number
  • $216,909,099. That’s the record-breaking total Clemson University raised from donors. In total, 37,857 people made 101,674 donations helping create 87 new endowments, 125 new scholarships, and four fellowships. See where the money is going.
Sports
  • Looking for a place to cheer on Team USA in the FIFA Women’s World Cup? Follow Football Fanatix of Greenville for when and where the watch parties are taking place. Go USA.
Drink
  • Tickets are on sale for Sippin’ Safari at the Greenville Zoo on Friday, Sept. 1. Indulge in wine and hors d’oeuvres pairings from local restaurants, sample craft beer in the 13 Stripes Brewery Beer Garden, and listen to live music as you explore the zoo after hours.
Real Estate
  • Local architect Marshall Clarke listed his family home at 35 Selwyn Dr. — which they’ve lived in for 50 years — for sale. This 3 BR + 2.5 bath home boasts unique mid-century modern features, space for hosting + a staircase we’re drooling over.
Community
 
Today Is

National Amelia Earhart Day

Amelia Earhart in Greenville, SC
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The Aviatrix, Amelia Earhart | Photos via Purdue University E-Archives
On this day 1897, an aviation legend was born. The first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, Amelia Earhart is celebrated on this day each year for her achievements. We’re taking a look back at the aviation pioneer’s visit to Greenville in November 1931.

Amelia Earhart made a stop at the Greenville Municipal Airport during her transcontinental tour to promote the Beechnut gum in a Beechnut-branded autogiro — an aircraft that looked like a helicopter-airplane hybrid.

Thankfully, the Greenville News meticulously documented the entire visit — one that was no walk in Falls Park, as the aviatrix had quite the packed schedule.

Click the button below to experience her full visit and peruse newspaper clippings from Amelia’s time in the Upstate.
What was on her calendar?
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Danielle
From the editor
Today is also National Tequila Day, and there are a few Drink Up specials perfect for celebrating. Cheers.
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