Category Archives: Important Information

Yacht Club pipe update

posted 4/9/24 –The outfall project in front of the Yacht Club is nearing completion as designed by our engineering and construction firms. Over the next few days Truluck Construction will repair the bike path and complete the site cleanup. Sanders Brothers Construction and Nu-Pipe also played major parts in this project. All three of these companies have been involved with major projects for Ocean Ridge within the past few years including road paving and storm drain cleaning.

From the Town of Edisto Beach

posted 1/18/24  From the Town of Edisto Beach: The weather is expected to dip below freezing over the weekend, January 19-21 (see attached link to National Weather Service statement). NWS Statement 1-18-2024

Please prepare your home for any possible freezing temperatures. Some guidelines are provided below:

How to Prevent Frozen Pipes

  • Insulate exposed, exterior water supply lines and outdoor spigots.
  • Keep garage doors closed if there are water supply lines in the garage.
  • Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing. Be sure to move any harmful cleaners and household chemicals out of the reach of children.
  • When the weather is very cold outside, let the cold water drip from the faucet served by exposed pipes. Running water through the pipe – even at a trickle – helps prevent pipes from freezing.
  • Keep the thermostat set to the same temperature both during the day and at night. By temporarily suspending the use of lower nighttime temperatures, you may incur a higher heating bill, but you can prevent a much more costly repair job if pipes freeze and burst.
  • If you will be away during cold weather, leave the heat on in your home, set to a temperature no lower than 55° F.

How to Thaw Frozen Pipes

  • If you turn on a faucet and only a trickle comes out, suspect a frozen pipe. Likely places for frozen pipes include pipes against exterior walls or where your water service enters your home through the foundation.
  • Keep the faucet open. As you treat the frozen pipe and the frozen area begins to melt, water will begin to flow through the frozen area. Running water through the pipe will help melt ice in the pipe.
  • Apply heat to the section of pipe using an electric heating pad wrapped around the pipe, an electric hair dryer, a portable space heater (kept away from flammable materials), or by wrapping pipes with towels soaked in hot water. Do not use a blowtorch, kerosene or propane heater, charcoal stove, or other open flame device.
  • Apply heat until full water pressure is restored. If you are unable to locate the frozen area, if the frozen area is not accessible, or if you cannot thaw the pipe, call a licensed plumber.
  • Check all other faucets in your home to find out if you have additional frozen pipes. If one pipe freezes, others may freeze, too.

Please be safe!

Office Hours

posted 11/13/23  The Ocean Ridge MPOA office will close at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 17, 2023.

Resignation of Deborah Hargis

posted 9/16/23  Deborah Hargis, Director of the Ocean Ridge MPOA, has announced her resignation effective September 30, 2023.

Flooding in Ocean Ridge

posted 9/7/23 – MPOA UPDATE ON THE WATER SITUATION IN OCEAN RIDGE – SEPTEMBER 2023

In September 2022, when we had a rain event that dumped eleven inches of rain on Edisto in a very short period of time, we were made aware of the drainage issue at the outfall at the Yacht Club area. During that event we pumped water to lower the water level so that companies could come in and assess the situation. Over the next several months, we had two attempts by two different companies to blow the pipeline out under the road at the Yacht Club. This was done after cameras were used to observe pipe on both ends. These attempts were not successful. The riser is full of rip rock that was thrown in the riser over a period of time. The pipe under the road is crushed next to the riser connection and has been very difficult to find anyone willing to do the work necessary to fix the pipe and install a new riser.

We were able to clean the pipeline under the main entrance to Ocean Ridge which connects to two large lagoons along Docksite Road. In late July, we were able to get a company to come and clean out almost all the drain lines inside Ocean Ridge. Since that event occurred, we have been in discussions with the DOT and several contractors that have been contacted to help solve the problem. After many “I am coming.” and “No Shows” we were again faced with a great deal of water with Hurricane Idalia, a Blue Moon, and a King Tide this past week. Before the storm arrived, the lagoon levels were all lowered. We immediately rented two pumps to begin the process of getting rid of the excessive amount of water in Ocean Ridge. The pumps ran sixteen hours a day for four and one-half days. The water level has significantly decreased. We met with the Mayor of Edisto Beach, the Town Administrator, and the DOT to come up with a solution to help Ocean Ridge. Three different contractors have been contacted about helping to ease this water problem. Two of these contractors are submitting bids to fix the clogged drain under the main road. We are waiting to hear from the third contractor and also waiting for the bids from the other two.

We realize there is a problem and are fervently trying to get a solution. We have all been affected by the large amount of water. When you live at sea level and get the amount of rain and tides that we experienced last week, the flood waters do not go away quickly. Please know that the MPOA board is working diligently to get someone to actually come and do the work needed to help with this situation. The completion of this project will depend on the contractors getting the bids to us and getting the work done. We will keep you informed about the progress. We apologize for not keeping you abreast of each situation.

Ocean Ridge MPOA Board