The original 25-year charter was extended and the name changed to the Commissioners of Public Works of the City of Greenwood.  During its 125 year history, CPW has had 35 Commissioners serve and 9 Superintendent/General Managers.

CPW currently serves 22,511 water customers.  CPW’s Wise Water Treatment Plant has a total capacity of 33 million gallons per day treating water from Lake Greenwood.  The water system serves industry, business, residential homes and towns with its 600 plus miles of water distribution lines.  CPW currently serves 11,752 electric customers.  CPW has approximately 200 miles of electric line, six substations and purchases power from Carolina Power Partners and SEPA.   CPW currently serves 18,449 gas customers in five counties through 770 miles of gas distribution lines and 50 miles of gas transmission lines.  CPW purchases gas from Williams Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Company and Carolina Gas Transmission to meet our customer’s needs.   CPW’s customers receive quality service at rates that consistently rank among the lowest in the state and nation.

The Greenwood Commissioners of Public Works is proud of its accomplishments during the past 125 years and stands ready to meet the water, electric and gas needs of its customers in the future.

Greenwood CPW has had 36 Commissioners serve on its Board over the past 124 years.