Rosewood Community Council

10/09/2026

FYI neighbors - from the City

Dear Rosewood Resident,

Work continues on the Rosewood Phase 2 water main upgrade project. Because we've received questions about water pressure, we want to explain what this project will and won't change at your home.

Static pressure (no change)
Static pressure is the pressure in the water system when little or no water is being used, typically overnight. Under normal conditions, this is the highest pressure your home sees. This project will not change the static pressure at your home.

Pressure reducing valves (PRVs)
In parts of Rosewood, generally toward the south end, static pressures are high enough that some homes have a pressure reducing valve (PRV) on the private water line. A PRV is usually a bell-shaped brass valve located where the water line enters the house or near the outdoor hose connection. If your home has a PRV, it will stay in place and no action is needed for this project. PRVs are part of the private plumbing system and are maintained by the property owner.

Residual pressure (expected to improve)
Residual pressure is the pressure you notice while water is running, such as at a shower or faucet. Many Rosewood residents have experienced low residual pressure, in part because of the condition of the existing water mains. Replacing these mains is expected to improve residual pressure for homes.

How much improvement you notice will also depend on your home's private plumbing. If your home has a PRV, pressure while water is running will not rise above the valve's setting. Older or undersized private service lines, or a PRV with a clogged screen, can also limit pressure inside the home. If your pressure does not improve after work on your street is complete, a licensed plumber can check your private plumbing and PRV.

A helpful tip
Construction and flushing can loosen sediment in the pipes. If you notice reduced flow at a particular faucet after work in your area, try removing and cleaning the aerator screen.

10/05/2026

National Night Out Tuesday Oct 6th at 6pm at Sims Park. Go out and meet some neighbors!

09/07/2026

Please go register to vote if you haven't already. And go vote!!!

08/13/2026

Volunteer opportunity to help out the neighborhood. Looking forward to getting Timberlane cleaned up and open for public appreciation. Details below.

Work Day #2
WED, 8/19 @ 5:30 - 7 PM
4230 Timberlane Dr, Columbia, SC

Please volunteer with us to complete Phase One of this project: sheet mulching. Our first work day saw removal of debris and covering more than half of the lot with cardboard. Wednesday's work will focus on laying out the rest of the cardboard and covering it with a thick layer of wood chips.

All hands on deck! We'll have gloves to borrow and tools to share. Wear sturdy shoes and clothes that can get dirty and sweaty. Bring a reusable bottle and fill it with water from our cooler.

Background info/timeline:
Oct, 2015 - Devastating flood, homes & lives destroyed. This neighborhood was especially hard-hit. Most of the homes were purchased by Richland Co using disaster relief funding, allowing the residents to move to safer places. Unfortunately, an individual purchased a block of homes on this street and sold them for a profit. These homes continued to be bought and sold, mostly by folks from out of town who weren't aware that their property wasn't going to be an easy flip.

Mar, 2026 - GCWA used grant funding to buy one of the remaining homes.

Jun/Jul, 2026 - GCWA demolished the structure, removed all of the concrete footings, pads, and driveway, and recycled the masonry and concrete, thanks to our contractor, CIDS.

Aug 11, 2026 - Begin Phase 1: Work Day #1 - 18 volunteers came out after work to clear the site of debris and start laying cardboard, thanks to our friends at for donating and delivering the cardboard!

Aug 19, 2026 - Work Day #2 - See above!

Winter 2026/27 - Begin Phase 2: Planting plants! We will phase in patches of native plants to return this site back to its natural floodplain state, and include green infrastructure (like a rain garden!) to help absorb stormwater that flows in from uphill.

Future - Maintain this site as a thriving ecosystem, use it as a base from which to explore the flora and fauna of the Gills Creek wetlands, and point to it as a demonstration of how to rehabilitate the dozens of flood-damaged lots across our watershed (and beyond!) for community greenspace, responsible stormwater management, flood mitigation, and habitat restoration.

08/13/2026

The Rosewood Water Pipe Replacement Project is pressing forward this summer. Crews are working on Gardenia and Elm this week and are almost done on Rosewood Drive. Slow progress towards cleaner and more reliable drinking water in the neighborhood.

06/23/2026

Don't forget the Republican runoff on Tuesday June 23rd. GO VOTE!!!

06/15/2026

Tree trimming! Hopefully they take it easy on the trees in Rosewood and South Kilbourne. IF you have issues, please call the numbers below.

06/15/2026

The Rosewood Water Pipe Replacement Project is progressing on schedule. The crew is currently switching customers in phase 2 section 1 over to the new pipes. Section 1 has both old and new pipes pumping water until the get everyone switched and they can quit the old pipes. Slow progress! 👏

06/12/2026

The misting stations are open for the summer at Rosewood Park and Owens Field. And don’t forget about the splash pads at Edisto Court, Sims Park, and Emily Douglas. Stay cool this summer! 🥵

06/09/2026

Let’s go neighbors!!!